The Rocking Horse Winner

At the end of the story, what has Paul's mother gained and what has she lost?

• She gained money and lost her husband

• She gained money and lost her son

• She gained love and lost money

• She gained freedom and lost her family

By riding his rocking-horse Paul can...

• make the house stop whispering

• predict which horse will win the race.

• win his mother's affection.

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

• Hilda

• Helga

• Hester

• Hannah

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!"

Who is it that initiates Paul's interest in the horse races?

• Uncle Oscar

• Bassett

• Hester

• his father

What did Paul do in the nursery to seek his luck?

• He played with dolls.

• He read books about luck.

• He rode his rocking-horse until the winning horses came to his mind.

• He drew pictures of lucky symbols.

What is Paul's "secret of secrets" (his good luck charm)?

• His intuition

• His careful analysis of the races

• His luck

• his rocking-horse

What is the condition of Paul when his mother finds him in the night?

• He is sleeping peacefully.

• He is having a nightmare.

• He is in a state of unconsciousness and has a brain-fever.

• He is standing on the ledge of his window.

What is the ultimate fate of Paul?

• He becomes very wealthy.

• He recovers from his illness.

• He dies in the night.

• He wins the horse race.

What is the main theme of 'The Rocking Horse Winner'?

• A) The dangers of gambling

• B) The pursuit of wealth and its impact on family

• C) The innocence of childhood

• D) The importance of education