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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 can't Mother recognize after getting home from the party?
(a) The look in Paul's eyes.
(b) The smell coming from Paul.
(c) The feeling in her heart.
(d) The source of the noise.

2. What does Paul spend all his time thinking about after his mother's birthday?
(a) The money.
(b) The school he wants to get into.
(c) The big race.
(d) The house.

3. 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.

4. What does Mother tell Paul when he asks how to be lucky?
(a) To ask his father.
(b) From God.
(c) She doesn't know.
(d) From within.

5. What does Paul tell his uncle he knows a lot about?
(a) Money.
(b) Horses.
(c) Betting.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Paul been picking race winners?

2. How does Mother act during the big race?

3. What does an inanimate object whisper to Paul?

4. What never seems to be enough for Mother?

5. Who is the money from the Lincoln races given to?

(see the answer key)

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