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

5. How does Mother feel in her house?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Content.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Frustrated.

6. Why doesn't Barrett answer all of Paul's uncle's questions about Paul?
(a) He respects Paul's privacy.
(b) He doesn't know the answers.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He doesn't want to get in trouble.

7. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Sighs.
(c) Yells.
(d) All of these.

8. Where did Paul's uncle and Barrett meet?
(a) The military.
(b) City hall.
(c) School.
(d) The work place.

9. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?
(a) She is miserable.
(b) They have no money.
(c) She is aging badly.
(d) She is seen with other men often.

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

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

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

13. What is Ascot?
(a) A betting hall.
(b) A champion fighter.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A race.

14. What does Paul's uncle call him when he sees Paul with his favorite toy?
(a) A betting man.
(b) A jockey.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A fortunate one.

15. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Strange.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Content.