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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 feel about his talks with Paul?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He is amused by them.
(c) He is left perplexed by them.
(d) He loves them.

2. What bothers Joan about what Paul and Barrett talk about?
(a) It is against the Bible.
(b) It is juvenile.
(c) It is always secret.
(d) It is all they ever talk about.

3. What is Paul's uncle's name?
(a) Obert.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Omar.
(d) Oliver.

4. How are Joan and Paul related?
(a) She is his aunt.
(b) She is his sister.
(c) She is his nanny.
(d) She is his cousin.

5. What color are Paul's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barrett describe Paul's talent?

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

3. What is Paul's favorite toy made of?

4. Who does Barrett tell Paul's uncle to talk to Paul about?

5. What does Mother say one needs to be successful in life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oscar feel when he sees Paul playing with his favorite toy?

2. What does Joan tell Oscar about Paul?

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

4. What favor has Barrett been doing for Paul?

5. How does Barrett stay safe while betting?

6. What does the house say to the children?

7. Why is Paul so interested in horse racing?

8. Why is Mother's poverty so frustrating to her?

9. How is Paul different from his siblings?

10. Who is Barrett?

(see the answer keys)

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