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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother want to leave the party early?
(a) She thinks something bad will happen to Paul.
(b) She wants to throw her own party.
(c) She feels out of place.
(d) She feels guilty for not bringing her husband.

2. What does Mother get on her birthday each year?
(a) A bouquet.
(b) A nice dinner.
(c) A check.
(d) A new piece of jewelery.

3. What is Eton?
(a) A school.
(b) A race track.
(c) A bar.
(d) A horse.

4. How much money does Mother hope to get on her birthday?
(a) $7,000 pounds.
(b) $8,000 pounds.
(c) $6,000 pounds.
(d) $5,000 pounds.

5. How does Paul die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) From an illness.
(c) He falls down the stairs.
(d) A spider bites him.

6. Who arranges for something to be sent to mother on her birthday every year?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Barrett.
(c) Paul.
(d) Herself.

7. Why doesn't Oscar want Mother to have the full amount of money she wants?
(a) It will make her sad.
(b) It will do her harm.
(c) She will waste it.
(d) She will harm others.

8. Why is Paul so nervous about the race after his mother's birthday?
(a) He cannot pick a winner.
(b) The house is tormenting him.
(c) He wants to quit betting.
(d) He gave up all his money.

9. What does Paul say when his Mother talks to him after the party?
(a) It is over.
(b) It's Malabar.
(c) I have been waiting.
(d) There is none.

10. Why does Paul die happy?
(a) His mother loves him.
(b) He is ready for school.
(c) He accomplishes his goal.
(d) He made money.

11. Where does Mother go on her birthday?
(a) The horse races.
(b) The bank.
(c) The lawyer's office.
(d) The train station.

12. What can't Mother recognize after getting home from the party?
(a) The feeling in her heart.
(b) The smell coming from Paul.
(c) The look in Paul's eyes.
(d) The source of the noise.

13. When does Paul say he will go on his trip?
(a) After the big race.
(b) Never.
(c) After he signs up for the military.
(d) After he graduates.

14. Why does someone try to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?
(a) He is acting strange.
(b) He will do better with his studies.
(c) He is annoying to have around.
(d) He gave them the money.

15. How does Mother contact someone while at the party?
(a) She sends a messenger.
(b) She sends a telegram.
(c) None of these.
(d) She makes a phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Father go to school?

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

3. How does Paul describe the changes in his life after his mother gets the money she wants?

4. What keeps Mother at the party after she wants to leave?

5. How does Mother feel when Paul turns down the trip after her birthday?

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