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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 whispers to Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) The house.
(b) The windows.
(c) The books.
(d) The horse.

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

3. Why does Paul play on his horse so much?
(a) It comforts him.
(b) It keeps other people away from him.
(c) It speaks kind words to him.
(d) It tells him the winners.

4. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He loves them.
(c) He is amused by them.
(d) He is left perplexed by them.

5. Who does Mother ask about when she contacts someone during the party?
(a) Jean.
(b) Paul.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother tell Paul when he asks how to be lucky?

2. How are Paul's eyes described after the party?

3. Why doesn't Barrett answer all of Paul's uncle's questions about Paul?

4. Who tries to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?

5. How does Mother act during the big race?

(see the answer key)

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