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

2. How does Paul describe the changes in his life after his mother gets the money she wants?
(a) Not at all.
(b) Negatively.
(c) Slightly.
(d) Drastically.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother want to leave the party early?

2. Who does Paul win the money in the big race for?

3. Where is the change in Paul most noticed on his horse?

4. Who does Paul explain his race picking secret to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe Paul as he discovers the name of the winning Derby horse?

2. How does Paul choose the winners of the horse races?

3. What happens at the Derby?

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

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

6. Why isn't Paul personally present at the Derby?

7. What does Mother do with her birthday gift?

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

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

10. What is Paul hoping to hear from the house after his mother gets her birthday present?

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