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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paul ask a question of that nobody else has?
(a) His sister.
(b) His father.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His Mother.

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

3. What child is Paul?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Youngest.

4. Why is it strange for Mother to keep servants?
(a) She can't afford it.
(b) Her house is small.
(c) Her children are grown.
(d) She lives in a bad part of town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Barrett think Paul got his talent?

2. What branch of military was Barrett involved in?

3. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?

4. How does Mother feel in her house?

5. When is the only time Barrett has lost on his bets?

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