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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 do Paul and Barrett often talk about?
(a) Horse racing.
(b) Politics.
(c) Raising cats.
(d) Money.

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

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

4. What inanimate object whispers to Paul?
(a) The horse.
(b) The house.
(c) The tree.
(d) The flowers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Oscar want Mother to have the full amount of money she wants?

2. Who has helped Barrett make his fortune?

3. Who does Paul explain his reasons for winning money to?

4. Where is Paul told to take a trip to after Mother's birthday?

5. What does Mother say was her biggest mistake?

(see the answer key)

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