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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?
(a) She is aging badly.
(b) She is miserable.
(c) She is seen with other men often.
(d) They have no money.

2. Why is Paul so nervous about the race after his mother's birthday?
(a) He cannot pick a winner.
(b) The house is tormenting him.
(c) He wants to quit betting.
(d) He gave up all his money.

3. Why did Mother get married?
(a) She was in love.
(b) She wanted to make her father angry.
(c) She needed money.
(d) All of these.

4. Why is someone hired for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) So he can look his best.
(b) So he knows his mother loves him.
(c) So he can continue betting.
(d) So he can go to a good school.

5. Who tries to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Mother.
(c) Barrett.
(d) Jean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Paul's eyes when he plays with his favorite toy?

2. Who wakes up Paul after the race?

3. What question does Paul ask that nobody else has?

4. What secret do the children all know about Mother?

5. Who is Paul winning money for?

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