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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mother connect with Paul?
(a) His madness.
(b) His money.
(c) His weakness.
(d) His abilities.

2. How does Mother change at the end of the book?
(a) She forgives her husband.
(b) She cares about her son.
(c) She stops needing money.
(d) She becomes beautiful again.

3. What color is Paul wearing when he makes the pick for the final race?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

4. What does Mother say was her biggest mistake?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Learning to sing.
(c) Having children.
(d) Not going to school.

5. How is Paul described as a child?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Morbid.
(c) Absent.
(d) Intense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?

2. What does Mother love to buy for her children?

3. What place does Paul's first bet take?

4. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

5. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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