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

3. Why did someone put Paul's family in debt?
(a) To gamble.
(b) To pay for schooling.
(c) To keep up appearances.
(d) To help others.

4. Why does Mother tell her children they are poor?
(a) She got sick.
(b) She spent the money.
(c) Their father is unlucky.
(d) They were all born.

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

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

7. What does Mother love to buy for her children?
(a) Toys.
(b) All of these.
(c) Books.
(d) Clothes.

8. Who hears someone whispering they need more?
(a) The house.
(b) The church.
(c) The children.
(d) Mother.

9. What branch of military was Barrett involved in?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Marines.

10. What does Paul invite his uncle to do?
(a) Learn his methods.
(b) Come to the races.
(c) Loan him money.
(d) Join his partnership.

11. Who does Mother like to lord over?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her children.
(c) Everyone in town.
(d) Her siblings.

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

13. What never seems to be enough for Mother?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) All of these.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her children.

14. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?
(a) Her ties to her family.
(b) Her relationship with her husband.
(c) Her goals and dreams.
(d) Her good looks.

15. Who is Mother's most important servant?
(a) The butler.
(b) The maid.
(c) The nanny.
(d) The cook.