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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Paul when he invites his uncle to do something?
(a) The garden.
(b) His house.
(c) The races.
(d) A cab.

2. Who tells Paul's uncle about what he and Barrett talk about?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Joan.
(c) Father.
(d) Mother.

3. What is strange about what Paul makes his first bet on with his Uncle?
(a) It is an old rider.
(b) It is a past winner.
(c) It is an outsider.
(d) It is a young horse.

4. What does Mother say one needs to be successful in life?
(a) Family.
(b) Luck.
(c) Education.
(d) Devotion.

5. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Content.
(d) Strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother try to shower her children with?

2. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?

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

4. Why does Mother say she is not successful?

5. When does Barrett make big bets?

(see the answer key)

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