The Rocking-Horse Winner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Rocking-Horse Winner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who whispers that they need more?
(a) Mother.
(b) The children.
(c) The house.
(d) The church.

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

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

4. What bothers Joan about what Paul and Barrett talk about?
(a) It is always secret.
(b) It is against the Bible.
(c) It is all they ever talk about.
(d) It is juvenile.

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

6. Who put Paul's family in debt?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His nanny.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

7. Why does Mother say she is not successful?
(a) Her family is dead.
(b) Her husband is unlucky.
(c) She has a short attention span.
(d) She was never sent to school.

8. What is Paul's main motivation?
(a) His friendship with Barrett.
(b) His father's failure.
(c) His belief in God.
(d) His mother's problems.

9. Who hates to watch Paul when he plays with his toy?
(a) Mother.
(b) His nanny.
(c) All of these.
(d) His sisters.

10. Who does Mother say gave Paul what she needs from him?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) God.
(d) His father.

11. Who does Mother blame for her lack of success in life?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her children.

12. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?
(a) Sighs.
(b) Laughs.
(c) All of these.
(d) Yells.

13. What child is Paul?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Youngest.
(d) Second.

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

15. What does Mother have a hard time giving her children?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Toys.
(c) Love.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has helped Barrett make his fortune?

2. Who does Barrett tell Paul's uncle to talk to Paul about?

3. What makes Mother such an unlikable character?

4. What happens to Paul's eyes when he plays with his favorite toy?

5. Who does Paul ask a question of that nobody else has?

(see the answer keys)

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