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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?
(a) His height.
(b) His intensity.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His endurance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mother get married?

2. What is Mother trying to do when she tells Paul he has something she needs?

3. What happens to Paul's eyes when he plays with his favorite toy?

4. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?

5. Who hates to watch Paul when he plays with his toy?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Barrett make his biggest bets?

2. Who is Barrett?

3. Why does Oscar take Paul to the horse races?

4. How does Barrett stay safe while betting?

5. What does Joan tell Oscar about Paul?

6. What is Paul's main motivation in life?

7. What does Mother do to try and make her children happy?

8. What is Oscar addicted to?

9. What does Paul invite Oscar to do while at the races?

10. What does the house say to the children?

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