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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 much money does Mother get on her birthday?
(a) $1,000 pounds.
(b) $3,000 pounds.
(c) $2,000 pounds.
(d) $4,000 pounds.

2. What does Paul invite his uncle to do?
(a) Join his partnership.
(b) Loan him money.
(c) Learn his methods.
(d) Come to the races.

3. How does Mother contact someone while at the party?
(a) She sends a telegram.
(b) She makes a phone call.
(c) She sends a messenger.
(d) None of these.

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

5. Who tries to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?
(a) Barrett.
(b) Jean.
(c) Mother.
(d) Oscar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Mother hope to get on her birthday?

2. Why does Paul die happy?

3. Who does Mother like to lord over?

4. What is Paul's main motivation?

5. How does Barrett describe Paul's talent?

(see the answer key)

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