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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What color is Paul wearing when he makes the pick for the final race?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

4. What is hired for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) A tailor.
(b) A cook.
(c) A tutor.
(d) A guardian.

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

6. Where is Paul told to take a trip to after Mother's birthday?
(a) The races.
(b) The school.
(c) The farm land.
(d) The seaside.

7. Who does Paul explain his reasons for winning money to?
(a) His friend.
(b) His sister.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His mother.

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

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

10. What habit did damage to Mother's family as a child?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Thievery.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Drinking.

11. What does Paul bet on to make money?
(a) All of these.
(b) Horses.
(c) Poker games.
(d) Dogs.

12. What does Paul do after saying something to his mother after the party?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Collapses.
(c) Dies.
(d) Vomits.

13. How does Mother act during the big race?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Calm.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

14. What does an inanimate object whisper to Paul?
(a) It needs money.
(b) It is dying.
(c) It is sick.
(d) It is lonely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother get on her birthday each year?

2. Who is Paul winning money for?

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

4. How is Paul's expression after Mother's birthday described?

5. What does Paul say when his Mother talks to him after the party?

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