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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 secret do the children all know about Mother?
(a) She is in debt.
(b) She is cheating on their father.
(c) She has a hard time loving them.
(d) She is unhappy.

2. Why did someone put Paul's family in debt?
(a) To help others.
(b) To keep up appearances.
(c) To pay for schooling.
(d) To gamble.

3. What does Paul invite his uncle to do?
(a) Join his partnership.
(b) Learn his methods.
(c) Come to the races.
(d) Loan him money.

4. What does Paul tell his uncle he knows a lot about?
(a) Horses.
(b) Money.
(c) Politics.
(d) Betting.

5. What does Paul's uncle ask Barrett about?
(a) His interest in horse racing.
(b) His education.
(c) His skills.
(d) His inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Joan do when Paul tells his uncle what she taught him?

3. What branch of military was Barrett involved in?

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

5. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

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