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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What time of day does Paul die?
(a) As the sun sets.
(b) Noon.
(c) Night time.
(d) The early morning.

3. Who is the money from the Lincoln races given to?
(a) A banker.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A better.
(d) A storage man.

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

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

6. What does Mother have in common with Paul?
(a) She want an education.
(b) She loves money.
(c) She has a special gift.
(d) She loves gambling.

7. What big race is coming up after Mother's birthday?
(a) The Derby.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) The Larkwood.
(d) Planton.

8. Why does Mother act the way she does during the big race?
(a) She is excited for the winnings.
(b) It is her defense mechanism.
(c) She is worried about Paul.
(d) Paul asked her to be that way.

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

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

11. How does Paul act during the big race?
(a) He is nervous.
(b) He is calm.
(c) He is upset.
(d) He is unconscious.

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

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

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

15. What kind of news does Mother receive when she contacts someone during the party?
(a) Scary news.
(b) Good news.
(c) Sad news.
(d) Strange news.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wakes up Paul after the race?

2. How does Mother feel while at a party?

3. What makes Mother connect with Paul?

4. Where does Mother go on her birthday?

5. What does Paul spend all his time thinking about after his mother's birthday?

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