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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is Paul wearing when he makes the pick for the final race?
(a) Black.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) White.

3. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?
(a) Yells.
(b) All of these.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Sighs.

4. Why is Paul so nervous about the race after his mother's birthday?
(a) He cannot pick a winner.
(b) He wants to quit betting.
(c) The house is tormenting him.
(d) He gave up all his money.

5. Who is with Paul's uncle when he first sees Paul on his favorite toy?
(a) Mother.
(b) Celia.
(c) All of these.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What place does Paul's first bet take?

2. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?

3. What is Paul's uncle a fanatic about?

4. What does Mother sense in Paul after her birthday?

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

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