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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Joan and Paul related?
(a) She is his sister.
(b) She is his aunt.
(c) She is his cousin.
(d) She is his nanny.

2. How much money has Paul made with Barrett?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 3,500 pounds.
(c) 2,500 pounds.
(d) 1,500 pounds.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does mother have?

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

3. What does Mother say one needs to be successful in life?

4. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?

5. What does Mother try to keep the appearance of after her marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Paul so interested in horse racing?

2. What does the house say to the children?

3. What is strange about Paul's first bet at the horse races?

4. How does Paul play with his favorite toy?

5. Why is Mother's poverty so frustrating to her?

6. Why is it strange for Mother to have hired servants?

7. What does Joan tell Oscar about Paul?

8. How do Paul's sisters feel when they watch him play with his favorite toy?

9. How does Mr. Barrett make a lot of his money?

10. Who is Mother's most important servant, and why?

(see the answer keys)

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