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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Paul so nervous about the race after his mother's birthday?
(a) He cannot pick a winner.
(b) He wants to quit betting.
(c) He gave up all his money.
(d) The house is tormenting him.

2. What does an inanimate object whisper to Paul?
(a) It is lonely.
(b) It is dying.
(c) It needs money.
(d) It is sick.

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

4. How does Paul die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) A spider bites him.
(c) From an illness.
(d) He falls down the stairs.

5. Why does Paul play on his horse so much?
(a) It speaks kind words to him.
(b) It comforts him.
(c) It keeps other people away from him.
(d) It tells him the winners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother say was her biggest mistake?

3. What does Mother do as soon as she gets home from the party?

4. How does Paul describe the changes in his life after his mother gets the money she wants?

5. What does Paul bet on to make money?

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