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

2. How does Mother change at the end of the book?
(a) She stops needing money.
(b) She forgives her husband.
(c) She becomes beautiful again.
(d) She cares about her son.

3. Who takes care of the money Paul wins at the Lincoln races?
(a) Paul.
(b) Barrett.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose permission does Mother need to get the money she wants on her birthday?

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

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

4. How much money did Paul win at the Lincoln races?

5. What answer does Mother get about Paul's last words?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ends up actually happening with Paul's winnings from the races?

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

3. What is symbolic in Paul's death?

4. What does Mother do when she begins getting worried about Paul?

5. How does Paul learn about what happens at the Derby?

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

7. How does the book end?

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

9. What happens at the Derby?

10. What does Mother show by the way she reacts to her birthday gift?

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