Kermit Rockmill wins $100,000 in Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake

The narrator recounts being persuaded to buy a sweepstakes ticket at a clothing factory, despite initially lacking the funds. After paying for the ticket, they receive a telegram from Dublin, Ireland, announcing their horse, Kahu, in the Irish sweepstakes race. The narrator listens to the race on the radio and learns that Kahu won a $100,000 prize. Initially planning to buy a yacht, the narrator adjusts their expectations to a rowboat due to tax reductions.

Why did the narrator initially hesitate to buy the sweepstakes ticket?

• They were not interested in sweepstakes.

• They did not have enough money at the time.

• They did not trust the person selling the ticket.

• They were saving money for a vacation.

What was the name of the horse drawn by the narrator in the sweepstakes?

• Lucky Charm

• Clover

• Emerald Isle

• Kahu

How did the narrator find out about the race results?

• By reading a newspaper article.

• Through a phone call from a friend.

• By receiving another telegram.

• By listening to the radio.

What was the initial plan for the sweepstakes winnings?

• To travel around the world.

• To invest in a business.

• To purchase a yacht.

• To buy a new house.

What did the narrator decide to buy instead of a yacht due to tax reductions?

• A motorcycle

• A bicycle

• A rowboat

• A small car