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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mother feel when Paul turns down the trip after her birthday?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Worried.
(d) Relieved.

2. How much money does Mother get on her birthday?
(a) $1,000 pounds.
(b) $2,000 pounds.
(c) $4,000 pounds.
(d) $3,000 pounds.

3. Why does Paul play on his horse so much?
(a) It keeps other people away from him.
(b) It speaks kind words to him.
(c) It tells him the winners.
(d) It comforts him.

4. Who hears someone whispering they need more?
(a) The children.
(b) Mother.
(c) The church.
(d) The house.

5. How does Barrett safeguard unsure bets?
(a) He makes small bets when Paul isn't sure.
(b) He only bets borrowed money.
(c) He insures his money.
(d) He makes more than one bet when Paul isn't sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mother change at the end of the book?

2. When does Paul say he will go on his trip?

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

4. What never seems to be enough for Mother?

5. What does Paul think he has found through the betting?

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