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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 does Barrett describe Paul's talent?
(a) Mystical.
(b) Magical.
(c) Managable.
(d) Maniacal.

2. What does Mother love to buy for her children?
(a) Toys.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Books.
(d) All of these.

3. Why is it strange for Mother to keep servants?
(a) Her house is small.
(b) She lives in a bad part of town.
(c) She can't afford it.
(d) Her children are grown.

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

5. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?
(a) Her relationship with her husband.
(b) Her ties to her family.
(c) Her goals and dreams.
(d) Her good looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Mother say was her biggest mistake?

3. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?

4. What is Paul's main motivation?

5. What place does Paul's first bet take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mother consider her biggest mistake?

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

3. How do Paul's sisters feel when they watch him play with his favorite toy?

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

5. When does Barrett make his biggest bets?

6. Why is Paul so interested in horse racing?

7. How does Paul play with his favorite toy?

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

9. Who is Barrett?

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

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