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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paul explain his reasons for winning money to?
(a) His friend.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

2. How does Mother contact someone while at the party?
(a) She sends a telegram.
(b) She makes a phone call.
(c) She sends a messenger.
(d) None of these.

3. Why does Mother want to leave the party early?
(a) She thinks something bad will happen to Paul.
(b) She feels out of place.
(c) She feels guilty for not bringing her husband.
(d) She wants to throw her own party.

4. What question does Paul ask that nobody else has?
(a) How to get rich.
(b) What money is.
(c) Where Father is.
(d) Why they are poor.

5. What does Paul bet on to make money?
(a) Horses.
(b) All of these.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Poker games.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money has Paul made with Barrett?

2. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?

3. What is Paul's main motivation?

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

5. Why does Mother act the way she does during the big race?

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