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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul hope to win his mother's love?
(a) By making money.
(b) By making his father successful.
(c) By being smart.
(d) By fixing the house.

2. When did Mother last have the luxury she got for herself in the winter?
(a) When she was at school.
(b) She never had it.
(c) When she was a child.
(d) When she was first married.

3. What does Paul's uncle call him when he sees Paul with his favorite toy?
(a) A betting man.
(b) A jockey.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A fortunate one.

4. How does Paul satisfy what whispers to him after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) Quitting his betting.
(b) Fighting his sister.
(c) Getting into Oxford.
(d) Bringing in more money.

5. What is Mother trying to do when she tells Paul he has something she needs?
(a) Motivate him.
(b) Distract him.
(c) Humor him.
(d) Get rid of him,

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul describe his relationship with Barrett?

2. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?

3. How many children does mother have?

4. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?

5. Who hears someone whispering they need more?

(see the answer key)

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