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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 much money has Paul made with Barrett?
(a) 2,500 pounds.
(b) 3,500 pounds.
(c) 1,500 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

2. Who does Mother fool with what she showers her children with?
(a) Her children.
(b) People on the outside.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her husband.

3. How does Barrett safeguard unsure bets?
(a) He makes more than one bet when Paul isn't sure.
(b) He makes small bets when Paul isn't sure.
(c) He only bets borrowed money.
(d) He insures his money.

4. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?
(a) Horse racing.
(b) Money.
(c) Politics.
(d) Raising cats.

5. Who does Barrett tell Paul's uncle to talk to Paul about?
(a) Paul.
(b) Joan.
(c) Mother.
(d) Nobody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?

2. Who does Mother like to lord over?

3. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?

4. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?

5. What is Paul's main motivation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Barrett stay safe while betting?

3. What does the house say to the children?

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

5. Why does Mother say she is so poor?

6. What do the children all sense about their mother even with her attempts to hide it?

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

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

9. Why is Paul so interested in horse racing?

10. Who is Barrett?

(see the answer keys)

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