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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Paul winning money for?

2. How has Paul been picking race winners?

3. Where does Mother go on her birthday?

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

5. Who tells Paul the good news about the big race?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Oscar help Paul plan to do with his winnings from the races?

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

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

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

8. What is the first thing Mother does when she comes home from her party?

9. What keeps Mother at the party when she wants to leave?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the examples of personification in the book, and how did they change the progression of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of addictions were presented in this book, and which had the biggest effects on the plot, and why?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

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