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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul describe the changes in his life after his mother gets the money she wants?
(a) Negatively.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Slightly.
(d) Drastically.

2. What whispers to Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) The books.
(b) The house.
(c) The windows.
(d) The horse.

3. What does Paul spend all his time thinking about after his mother's birthday?
(a) The big race.
(b) The school he wants to get into.
(c) The money.
(d) The house.

4. Who hires the person for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Paul.

5. How does Mother feel after she gets her birthday money?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Slightly happier.
(c) Ecstatic.
(d) As if she deserved it.

6. What color is Mother wearing at her party?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

7. How does Mother describe her monetary situation after getting the birthday money?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Above poverty.
(d) Rich.

8. How does Paul satisfy what whispers to him after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) Bringing in more money.
(b) Fighting his sister.
(c) Getting into Oxford.
(d) Quitting his betting.

9. How much money did Paul win at the Lincoln races?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 5,000 pounds.
(c) 4,000 pounds.
(d) 2,000 pounds.

10. Whose permission does Mother need to get the money she wants on her birthday?
(a) The Lawyer's.
(b) Paul's.
(c) Barrett's.
(d) Oscar's.

11. Who does Paul win the money in the big race for?
(a) Himself.
(b) The house.
(c) Barrett.
(d) His family.

12. How do people know which horse to bet on at the big race?
(a) It is written in the paper.
(b) She dreams about it.
(c) It was Paul's last word.
(d) It is inscribed on the horse.

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

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

15. Why does Paul play on his horse so much?
(a) It tells him the winners.
(b) It speaks kind words to him.
(c) It keeps other people away from him.
(d) It comforts him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Mother connect with Paul?

2. Why is Paul winning money?

3. What does Mother do as soon as she gets home from the party?

4. How much does Paul win in the big race?

5. Who does Mother contact while at the party?

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