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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is Paul when he invites his uncle to do something?
(a) The garden.
(b) A cab.
(c) The races.
(d) His house.

4. Who stores Paul's share of his winnings?
(a) Barrett.
(b) A bank.
(c) Jean.
(d) His uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?

2. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

3. What color are Paul's eyes?

4. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?

5. Who does Mother blame for her lack of success in life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it strange for Mother to have hired servants?

2. How do Paul's sisters feel when they watch him play with his favorite toy?

3. What is Paul's main motivation in life?

4. What does Mother consider her biggest mistake?

5. Why does Mother say she is so poor?

6. How does Barrett stay safe while betting?

7. Why is Mother's poverty so frustrating to her?

8. What does the house say to the children?

9. How is Paul different from his siblings?

10. Why is Barrett so hesitant to talk to Oscar?

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