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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?
(a) Joan.
(b) Olliver.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Mother.

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

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

5. What is Paul's uncle a fanatic about?
(a) Horse racing.
(b) Meeting strange women.
(c) Billiards.
(d) Poker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ascot?

2. Where does Barrett think Paul got his talent?

3. Who does Paul win the money in the big race for?

4. What kind of hair does Paul have?

5. Why does Paul play on his horse so much?

(see the answer key)

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