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. What military branch was Paul's uncle involved in?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Air Force.

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

3. What does Paul's uncle ask Barrett about?
(a) His inheritance.
(b) His skills.
(c) His education.
(d) His interest in horse racing.

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

5. Why is it strange for Mother to keep servants?
(a) She lives in a bad part of town.
(b) Her house is small.
(c) She can't afford it.
(d) Her children are grown.

6. Why did Mother get married?
(a) She wanted to make her father angry.
(b) She was in love.
(c) She needed money.
(d) All of these.

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

8. How many children does mother have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

10. Who does Barrett talk to about Paul's talents?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Mother.
(c) Joan.
(d) Olliver.

11. What does Joan teach Paul all about?
(a) Human nature.
(b) Reading.
(c) Horse racing.
(d) Politics.

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

13. What does Paul invite his uncle to do?
(a) Join his partnership.
(b) Loan him money.
(c) Come to the races.
(d) Learn his methods.

14. How does Paul use his favorite toy?
(a) He rocks it.
(b) He reads it.
(c) He hits it.
(d) He transforms it.

15. What does Mother love to buy for her children?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Toys.
(c) All of these.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul's uncle call him when he sees Paul with his favorite toy?

2. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?

3. What happened to Mother after she got married?

4. What kind of hair does Paul have?

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

(see the answer keys)

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