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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. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?
(a) Herself.
(b) God.
(c) His father.
(d) Her uncle.

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

3. Who whispers that they need more?
(a) The house.
(b) The children.
(c) Mother.
(d) The church.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joan do when Paul tells his uncle what she taught him?

2. What is Paul's main motivation?

3. How does Barrett safeguard unsure bets?

4. Where is Paul's favorite toy kept?

5. Who hears someone whispering they need more?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joan tell Oscar about Paul?

2. How does Mother feel about her children?

3. Who is Mother's most important servant, and why?

4. How does Paul play with his favorite toy?

5. Why is it strange for Mother to have hired servants?

6. Why is Paul so interested in horse racing?

7. What is strange about Paul's first bet at the horse races?

8. How is Paul different from his siblings?

9. Why does Uncle Oscar choose to talk to Barrett?

10. What does Mother consider her biggest mistake?

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