Bernard Lesser wins $100,000 in Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake

A gypsy visits the narrator's client and predicts a fortune of $19,000 from $19 in the wallet. She requests a small payment and instructs a ritual involving a penny and a handkerchief for nine days. The narrator reflects on the successful outcome and considers it a worthwhile investment.

What did the gypsy ask the narrator during her visit?

• Where the narrator lived

• What the narrator's favorite color was

• How much money was in the narrator's wallet

• What the narrator's job was

What amount did the gypsy predict the narrator would receive?

• $19

• $190

• $1,900

• $19,000

What was the narrator instructed to do with the penny?

• Bury it in the garden

• Give it to a friend

• Spend it immediately

• Throw it in the wallet and leave it for 9 days

What was the significance of the knot in the handkerchief?

• It was a symbol of good luck

• It should not be removed for 9 days

• It was to be untied immediately

• It was a gift from the gypsy

How did the narrator feel about the money spent on the gypsy's advice?

• It was a terrific investment

• It was a waste of money

• It was too expensive

• It was a risky gamble