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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who often buys toys for the children?
(a) Paul.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) The nanny.

2. Who whispers that they need more?
(a) The church.
(b) The house.
(c) Mother.
(d) The children.

3. What is Barrett's job?
(a) Cook.
(b) Butler.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Lawyer.

4. When is the only time Barrett has lost on his bets?
(a) When he doesn't go to church.
(b) When the weather is bad.
(c) When he doesn't sleep well.
(d) When Paul is not certain.

5. Who does Barrett tell Paul's uncle to talk to Paul about?
(a) Paul.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Mother.
(d) Joan.

6. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) Horse racing.
(d) Raising cats.

7. What place does Paul's first bet take?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Last.
(d) Second.

8. Where is the first place Paul's uncle takes him?
(a) Washington.
(b) Ford.
(c) Adams.
(d) Lincoln.

9. What color are Paul's eyes?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

10. What does Paul's uncle ask Barrett about?
(a) His skills.
(b) His interest in horse racing.
(c) His inheritance.
(d) His education.

11. How does Paul use his favorite toy?
(a) He rocks it.
(b) He transforms it.
(c) He hits it.
(d) He reads it.

12. What does Mother have a hard time giving her children?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Toys.
(d) Love.

13. What does Mother try to keep the appearance of after her marriage?
(a) That she is happy.
(b) That she is beautiful.
(c) That she is rich.
(d) That she is faithful.

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

15. What does Joan teach Paul all about?
(a) Reading.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Human nature.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Paul's favorite toy kept?

2. How is Paul described as a child?

3. What is strange about what Paul makes his first bet on with his Uncle?

4. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?

5. How does Mother feel in her house?

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