Quiz: "The Rocking-horse Winner"

What is the name of the mother in "The Rocking-horse Winner"?

• Hilda

• Helga

• Hester

• Hannah

What is the central conflict in the woman's life as described in the passage?

• She is unable to find a job.

• She feels that she has no luck despite her advantages.

• She struggles with her health.

• She is unhappy with her marriage.

How does the woman feel about her children?

• She is indifferent towards them.

• She adores them but feels anxious for them.

• She regrets having them.

• She blames them for her lack of luck.

How does the mother feel about her children?

• She loves them with her whole heart.

• She feels that they had been "thrust upon her."

• She could not love them.

• She adored them unconditionally.

Despite the family's financial struggles, what do they maintain?

• A sense of hope for the future

• A modest lifestyle

• The appearance of a high social position

• A small but sufficient income

Even though the family "felt themselves superior to anyone in the neighborhood," what did they always feel in the house?

• happiness

• sadness

• anxiety

• anger

What is the father's role in the family's financial situation?

• He is the primary breadwinner with a large income.

• He contributes a small income and spends lavishly.

• He is unemployed and does not contribute.

• He is frugal and saves money wherever possible.

Which phrase haunted the house according to the text?

• "There must be more happiness!"

• "There must be more money!"

• "There must be less spending!"

• "There must be more love!"

When does the whispering of the house become the loudest?

• during the summer

• during Christmas time

• when the children have a birthday party

• when the mom has a birthday party

What did Paul's mother imply was the reason they didn't keep a car of their own?

• Because they preferred to walk

• Because they were the poor members of the family

• Because they enjoyed taking taxis

• Because they didn't need one