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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul invite his uncle to do?
(a) Loan him money.
(b) Join his partnership.
(c) Learn his methods.
(d) Come to the races.

2. Where is Paul when he invites his uncle to do something?
(a) His house.
(b) The garden.
(c) A cab.
(d) The races.

3. What does Joan do when Paul tells his uncle what she taught him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Blushes.
(c) Hits him.
(d) Runs away.

4. What does Mother love to buy for her children?
(a) Books.
(b) Clothes.
(c) All of these.
(d) Toys.

5. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He is left perplexed by them.
(c) He loves them.
(d) He is amused by them.

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

7. Who is Mother's most important servant?
(a) The butler.
(b) The nanny.
(c) The maid.
(d) The cook.

8. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?
(a) Simple.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Fine.
(d) Practical.

9. How are Joan and Paul related?
(a) She is his sister.
(b) She is his nanny.
(c) She is his cousin.
(d) She is his aunt.

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

11. Why does Mother say she is not successful?
(a) She was never sent to school.
(b) Her husband is unlucky.
(c) She has a short attention span.
(d) Her family is dead.

12. What does Mother try to shower her children with?
(a) Attention.
(b) Treats.
(c) Hand me downs.
(d) Love.

13. What happens to Paul's eyes when he plays with his favorite toy?
(a) They glaze over.
(b) They brighten up.
(c) They turn dark.
(d) They close.

14. How does Paul describe his relationship with Barrett?
(a) A frienship.
(b) A mentorship.
(c) A partnership.
(d) A family relationship.

15. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?
(a) Her good looks.
(b) Her ties to her family.
(c) Her goals and dreams.
(d) Her relationship with her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?

2. What is Ascot?

3. What child is Paul?

4. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?

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

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