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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day does Paul die?
(a) The early morning.
(b) Night time.
(c) As the sun sets.
(d) Noon.

2. What does Paul do during the big race?
(a) Rocks on his horse.
(b) Eats.
(c) Talks to his mother.
(d) Sleeps.

3. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?
(a) Joan.
(b) Mother.
(c) Olliver.
(d) Oscar.

4. Who arranges for something to be sent to mother on her birthday every year?
(a) Barrett.
(b) Paul.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Herself.

5. Why did someone put Paul's family in debt?
(a) To pay for schooling.
(b) To keep up appearances.
(c) To gamble.
(d) To help others.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul use his favorite toy?

2. What is Paul's main motivation?

3. How does Mother change at the end of the book?

4. What does Mother try to shower her children with?

5. How is Paul's expression after Mother's birthday described?

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