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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Father go to school?
(a) Lexington.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Eton.
(d) Cambridge.

3. How are Paul's eyes described after the party?
(a) Dull.
(b) Stony.
(c) Vibrant.
(d) Cold.

4. How is Paul's expression after Mother's birthday described?
(a) Glazed over.
(b) Confused.
(c) Penitent.
(d) Angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Mother get on her birthday?

2. How does Mother feel when Paul turns down the trip after her birthday?

3. Why does Mother act the way she does during the big race?

4. What is making the noise Mother hears when she gets home from the party?

5. How does Mother describe her monetary situation after getting the birthday money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Mother to become more connected to Paul?

2. What does Mother get for her birthday?

3. What does the house say to Paul after his mother gets her birthday present?

4. What initially worries Mother about Paul?

5. What does Mother sense during the party she goes to?

6. What does Paul get as a result of his mother's birthday present?

7. What is symbolic about the clothing worn by Mother the night of her party?

8. Why does Paul think he was able to predict all the horse winners?

9. How does Paul respond when Mother tries to help him when she gets worried about him?

10. What does Mother do when she gets her birthday present?

(see the answer keys)

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