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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 strange for Mother to keep servants?
(a) Her house is small.
(b) She can't afford it.
(c) She lives in a bad part of town.
(d) Her children are grown.

2. How do people know which horse to bet on at the big race?
(a) It is written in the paper.
(b) She dreams about it.
(c) It was Paul's last word.
(d) It is inscribed on the horse.

3. When does Paul say he will go on his trip?
(a) After the big race.
(b) After he graduates.
(c) Never.
(d) After he signs up for the military.

4. When does Barrett make big bets?
(a) When Paul is certain.
(b) When the weather is right.
(c) When Oscar makes the same bet.
(d) When he gets paid.

5. Who tells Paul the good news about the big race?
(a) Oscar.
(b) None of these.
(c) Barrett.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul tell his uncle he knows a lot about?

2. What kind of hair does Paul have?

3. What does Mother get on her birthday each year?

4. How does Paul act during the big race?

5. Who does Mother ask about Paul's last words?

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