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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul satisfy what whispers to him after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) Quitting his betting.
(b) Fighting his sister.
(c) Getting into Oxford.
(d) Bringing in more money.

2. What is making the noise Mother hears when she gets home from the party?
(a) A mouse.
(b) Paul.
(c) The trees outside.
(d) The rocking horse.

3. Why doesn't Oscar want Mother to have the full amount of money she wants?
(a) It will do her harm.
(b) She will waste it.
(c) It will make her sad.
(d) She will harm others.

4. Whose permission does Mother need to get the money she wants on her birthday?
(a) The Lawyer's.
(b) Paul's.
(c) Barrett's.
(d) Oscar's.

5. Who is the money from the Lincoln races given to?
(a) A banker.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A storage man.
(d) A better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arranges for something to be sent to mother on her birthday every year?

2. What is Ascot?

3. What is Paul's main motivation?

4. Who put Paul's family in debt?

5. Where is the first place Paul's uncle takes him?

(see the answer key)

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