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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paul's uncle a fanatic about?
(a) Billiards.
(b) Poker.
(c) Meeting strange women.
(d) Horse racing.

2. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her father.

3. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?
(a) Content.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Strange.
(d) Beautiful.

4. What is Paul's main motivation?
(a) His father's failure.
(b) His mother's problems.
(c) His belief in God.
(d) His friendship with Barrett.

5. What place does Paul's first bet take?
(a) Second.
(b) Last.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard for Mother to keep up the appearance she wants after her marriage?

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

3. Who whispers that they need more?

4. Who does Mother like to lord over?

5. How does Mother feel in her house?

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