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

2. Who is with Paul's uncle when he first sees Paul on his favorite toy?
(a) Mother.
(b) Celia.
(c) Father.
(d) All of these.

3. What is Paul's favorite toy?
(a) His stuffed bunny.
(b) His race track.
(c) His toy drum.
(d) His rocking horse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul tell his uncle he knows a lot about?

2. What military branch was Paul's uncle involved in?

3. What color are Paul's eyes?

4. What is Paul's favorite toy made of?

5. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?

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