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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 Paul describe the changes in his life after his mother gets the money she wants?
(a) Negatively.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Drastically.
(d) Slightly.

2. What does the author say Paul's eyes blaze with at the end of the book?
(a) Concentration.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Madness.
(d) Fury.

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

4. Who tries to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?
(a) Mother.
(b) Barrett.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Jean.

5. What does Paul ask his mother on her birthday?
(a) If she loves him.
(b) If she feels lucky.
(c) If she is happy.
(d) If she got a present.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does Paul die?

2. What habit did damage to Mother's family as a child?

3. How does Mother feel in her house?

4. Who stores Paul's share of his winnings?

5. What kind of news does Mother receive when she contacts someone during the party?

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