2. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?
(a) It is not what the house wants.
(b) He doesn't deserve it.
(c) He has to focus on the derby.
(d) It would use up too much money.

3. Who does Paul explain his race picking secret to?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His friend.
(c) His mother.
(d) His nanny.

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

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

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

7. What does Paul ask his mother on her birthday?
(a) If she is happy.
(b) If she loves him.
(c) If she got a present.
(d) If she feels lucky.

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

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

10. Who does Mother ask about Paul's last words?
(a) Barrett.
(b) The nanny.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Jean.

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

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

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

14. What inanimate object whispers to Paul?
(a) The tree.
(b) The flowers.
(c) The house.
(d) The horse.

15. 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.