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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother try to keep the appearance of after her marriage?
(a) That she is faithful.
(b) That she is happy.
(c) That she is rich.
(d) That she is beautiful.

2. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?
(a) Practical.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Simple.
(d) Fine.

3. What does Mother say was her biggest mistake?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Having children.
(c) Not going to school.
(d) Learning to sing.

4. How does Paul describe his relationship with Barrett?
(a) A mentorship.
(b) A family relationship.
(c) A frienship.
(d) A partnership.

5. How was Mother raised?
(a) In a boarding school.
(b) In luxury.
(c) In poverty.
(d) In an orphanage.

6. Where does Barrett think Paul got his talent?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Education.
(d) Nature.

7. Who does Mother fool with what she showers her children with?
(a) People on the outside.
(b) Her children.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her husband.

8. Who is with Paul's uncle when he first sees Paul on his favorite toy?
(a) Celia.
(b) Father.
(c) All of these.
(d) Mother.

9. What does Paul hope to win his mother's love from?
(a) The past.
(b) His father.
(c) Money.
(d) The house.

10. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?
(a) Her relationship with her husband.
(b) Her goals and dreams.
(c) Her ties to her family.
(d) Her good looks.

11. When is the only time Barrett has lost on his bets?
(a) When the weather is bad.
(b) When Paul is not certain.
(c) When he doesn't sleep well.
(d) When he doesn't go to church.

12. Where did Paul's uncle and Barrett meet?
(a) City hall.
(b) The work place.
(c) The military.
(d) School.

13. What makes Mother such an unlikable character?
(a) She is young.
(b) She is manipulative.
(c) She is not pretty.
(d) She doesn't like her children.

14. Where is Paul's favorite toy kept?
(a) His room.
(b) The basement.
(c) The nursery.
(d) The store.

15. What is Barrett's job?
(a) Cook.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it strange for Mother to keep servants?

2. How does Barrett safeguard unsure bets?

3. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

4. How many children does mother have?

5. Why does Mother say she is not successful?

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