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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Paul win in the big race?
(a) 80,000 pounds.
(b) 55,000 pounds.
(c) 8,000 pounds.
(d) 5,500 pounds.

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

3. How much money does Mother get on her birthday?
(a) $3,000 pounds.
(b) $2,000 pounds.
(c) $4,000 pounds.
(d) $1,000 pounds.

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

5. Who sends something to Mother every year on her birthday?
(a) A banker.
(b) A florist.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A judge.

6. How does Mother respond when Paul asks her a question on her birthday?
(a) She makes a phone call.
(b) She leaves the house.
(c) She hugs him.
(d) She slaps him.

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

8. Where is the change in Paul most noticed on his horse?
(a) His hands.
(b) His breathing.
(c) His hair.
(d) His eyes.

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

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

11. What does Paul do during the big race?
(a) Rocks on his horse.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Eats.
(d) Talks to his mother.

12. What makes Mother connect with Paul?
(a) His abilities.
(b) His money.
(c) His weakness.
(d) His madness.

13. What is Paul's face full of after the party?
(a) Concentration.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

14. Why is Paul winning money?
(a) He worries for their future.
(b) He never has luck.
(c) His mother is in debt.
(d) Nobody will pay for his education.

15. Who tells Paul the good news about the big race?
(a) Mother.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Barrett.
(d) None of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the money from the Lincoln races given to?

2. How does the house change after Mother gets her birthday money?

3. Who does Mother contact while at the party?

4. Who tries to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?

5. When does Paul say he will go on his trip?

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