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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul satisfy what whispers to him after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) Quitting his betting.
(b) Getting into Oxford.
(c) Bringing in more money.
(d) Fighting his sister.

2. What does Paul's uncle call him when he sees Paul with his favorite toy?
(a) A betting man.
(b) A fortunate one.
(c) A jockey.
(d) A gentleman.

3. Why doesn't Barrett answer all of Paul's uncle's questions about Paul?
(a) He doesn't want to get in trouble.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He respects Paul's privacy.
(d) He doesn't know the answers.

4. Why does Mother tell her children they are poor?
(a) She spent the money.
(b) Their father is unlucky.
(c) They were all born.
(d) She got sick.

5. Who is Paul winning money for?
(a) His siblings.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul die?

2. When is the only time Barrett has lost on his bets?

3. Who is with Paul's uncle when he first sees Paul on his favorite toy?

4. What is Paul's uncle's name?

5. Where did Father go to school?

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