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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Fine.
(c) Simple.
(d) Practical.

2. What makes Mother such an unlikable character?
(a) She is manipulative.
(b) She is not pretty.
(c) She is young.
(d) She doesn't like her children.

3. How does Barrett know what to bet on?
(a) Paul tells him.
(b) He reads about it.
(c) He watches Oscar.
(d) He dreams about it.

4. What does Mother try to shower her children with?
(a) Love.
(b) Attention.
(c) Hand me downs.
(d) Treats.

5. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?
(a) Her relationship with her husband.
(b) Her good looks.
(c) Her goals and dreams.
(d) Her ties to her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?

2. What bothers Joan about what Paul and Barrett talk about?

3. Who put Paul's family in debt?

4. Who is Mother's most important servant?

5. Who does Mother fool with what she showers her children with?

(see the answer key)

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