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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother try to keep the appearance of after her marriage?
(a) That she is rich.
(b) That she is happy.
(c) That she is beautiful.
(d) That she is faithful.

2. How many children does mother have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

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

4. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?
(a) Money.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Politics.
(d) Raising cats.

5. Why is it strange for Mother to keep servants?
(a) She lives in a bad part of town.
(b) Her house is small.
(c) Her children are grown.
(d) She can't afford it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Paul's uncle about what he and Barrett talk about?

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

3. What secret do the children all know about Mother?

4. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?

5. What does Mother tell Paul when he asks how to be lucky?

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