3. When does Barrett make big bets?
(a) When Paul is certain.
(b) When the weather is right.
(c) When Oscar makes the same bet.
(d) When he gets paid.

4. Who does Mother like to lord over?
(a) Her siblings.
(b) Everyone in town.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her children.

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

6. What child is Paul?
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) Youngest.
(d) First.

7. Where is the first place Paul's uncle takes him?
(a) Washington.
(b) Ford.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Adams.

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

9. Who stores Paul's share of his winnings?
(a) Jean.
(b) A bank.
(c) Barrett.
(d) His uncle.

10. How many children does mother have?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

12. What makes Mother such an unlikable character?
(a) She doesn't like her children.
(b) She is manipulative.
(c) She is young.
(d) She is not pretty.

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

14. Why did someone put Paul's family in debt?
(a) To gamble.
(b) To help others.
(c) To pay for schooling.
(d) To keep up appearances.

15. When is the only time Barrett has lost on his bets?
(a) When Paul is not certain.
(b) When he doesn't sleep well.
(c) When the weather is bad.
(d) When he doesn't go to church.