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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul do during the big race?
(a) Talks to his mother.
(b) Eats.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Rocks on his horse.

2. Who does Mother like to lord over?
(a) Everyone in town.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her siblings.
(d) Her husband.

3. When does Barrett make big bets?
(a) When he gets paid.
(b) When Oscar makes the same bet.
(c) When the weather is right.
(d) When Paul is certain.

4. What is strange about what Paul makes his first bet on with his Uncle?
(a) It is a young horse.
(b) It is an outsider.
(c) It is a past winner.
(d) It is an old rider.

5. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?
(a) Money.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Politics.
(d) Raising cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has helped Paul make his fortune?

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

3. Where does Barrett think Paul got his talent?

4. When did Mother last have the luxury she got for herself in the winter?

5. Who puts money in the big race for Paul?

(see the answer key)

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