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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her children.

2. Why does Mother want to leave the party early?
(a) She thinks something bad will happen to Paul.
(b) She feels out of place.
(c) She wants to throw her own party.
(d) She feels guilty for not bringing her husband.

3. Why is Paul winning money?
(a) Nobody will pay for his education.
(b) He worries for their future.
(c) He never has luck.
(d) His mother is in debt.

4. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?
(a) They have no money.
(b) She is seen with other men often.
(c) She is miserable.
(d) She is aging badly.

5. Who stores Paul's share of his winnings?
(a) Jean.
(b) A bank.
(c) His uncle.
(d) Barrett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul bet on to make money?

2. How does Mother respond when Paul asks her a question on her birthday?

3. What does an inanimate object whisper to Paul?

4. Why does Mother say she is not successful?

5. What is Mother trying to do when she tells Paul he has something she needs?

(see the answer key)

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