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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Barrett know what to bet on?
(a) He reads about it.
(b) He dreams about it.
(c) He watches Oscar.
(d) Paul tells him.

4. How was Mother raised?
(a) In poverty.
(b) In luxury.
(c) In a boarding school.
(d) In an orphanage.

5. Why did Mother get married?
(a) She wanted to make her father angry.
(b) She needed money.
(c) She was in love.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Paul hope to win his mother's love?

3. What kind of hair does Paul have?

4. Who does Mother fool with what she showers her children with?

5. Who is Mother's most important servant?

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