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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 branch of military was Barrett involved in?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Army.
(d) The Navy.

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

3. What does Paul think he has found through the betting?
(a) Luck.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Success.

4. What is strange about what Paul makes his first bet on with his Uncle?
(a) It is an outsider.
(b) It is a past winner.
(c) It is a young horse.
(d) It is an old rider.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

2. What does Paul bet on to make money?

3. What habit did damage to Mother's family as a child?

4. How is Paul described as a child?

5. What is Paul's favorite toy?

(see the answer key)

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