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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 Mother trying to do when she tells Paul he has something she needs?
(a) Get rid of him,
(b) Distract him.
(c) Humor him.
(d) Motivate him.

2. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?
(a) His endurance.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His height.
(d) His intensity.

3. Who stores Paul's share of his winnings?
(a) A bank.
(b) His uncle.
(c) Barrett.
(d) Jean.

4. What is Paul's favorite toy made of?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Steel.
(c) Velveteen.
(d) Wood.

5. Who is with Paul's uncle when he first sees Paul on his favorite toy?
(a) Father.
(b) Mother.
(c) Celia.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mother described at the beginning of the book?

2. Why does Mother tell her children they are poor?

3. Who does Mother blame for her lack of success in life?

4. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?

5. What do Paul and Barrett often talk about?

(see the answer key)

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