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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 blame for her lack of success in life?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her children.
(d) Herself.

2. Who does Paul ask a question of that nobody else has?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His sister.
(c) His father.
(d) His Mother.

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

4. What does Mother try to keep the appearance of after her marriage?
(a) That she is rich.
(b) That she is beautiful.
(c) That she is faithful.
(d) That she is happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What child is Paul?

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

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

4. How does Paul describe his relationship with Barrett?

5. How are Joan and Paul related?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Oscar addicted to?

2. Who is Barrett?

3. Why is Barrett so hesitant to talk to Oscar?

4. How does Oscar respond when he sees what Paul's first bet at the horse races is?

5. What changes Oscar's idea about Paul while at the races?

6. What favor has Barrett been doing for Paul?

7. How does Mr. Barrett make a lot of his money?

8. How is Paul different from his siblings?

9. What does Paul tell Oscar about Barrett?

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

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