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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 ask about Paul's last words?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Jean.
(c) The nanny.
(d) Barrett.

2. Who is Paul winning money for?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) His siblings.

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

4. How does Mother feel after she gets her birthday money?
(a) As if she deserved it.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Ecstatic.
(d) Slightly happier.

5. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?
(a) God.
(b) Herself.
(c) His father.
(d) Her uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paul die happy?

2. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?

3. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?

4. What does Paul say he has that lets him win money?

5. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?

(see the answer key)

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