Paul's Struggles and Choices

Paul's Struggles and Choices

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Paul's Case follows a schoolboy named Paul who struggles with his middle-class life and desires a luxurious lifestyle. He is seen as a societal misfit and faces challenges at school and home. Paul finds solace in the opera but becomes increasingly restless. He deceives his father and escapes to New York, indulging in luxury. Eventually, he faces the consequences of his actions and tragically ends his life by jumping in front of a train.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for Paul's frustration in his life?

His desire for a luxurious lifestyle

His love for arithmetic

His interest in geometry

His passion for music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Paul described physically?

Tall and thin with narrow shoulders

Short with a muscular build

Short and stout

Average height with broad shoulders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of Paul's faculty hearing?

He is praised for his behavior

He is expelled from school

His disorderly behavior is highlighted

He is given a scholarship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Paul admire about the soloist at the opera?

Her singing voice

Her gown and jewels

Her dancing skills

Her acting ability

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about Cordelia Street?

It is a bustling commercial area

It is known for its theaters

All houses and lives are similar

It is a luxurious neighborhood

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Paul do instead of visiting his friend for geometry help?

Stays at home

Goes to the library

Visits a museum

Goes to the theater

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Paul do with the money he is supposed to deposit in the bank?

Deposits it as instructed

Gives it to a friend

Uses it to buy gifts for his family

Takes it and travels to New York

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Paul do after reading about his crime in the newspaper?

He turns himself in to the police

He decides to return home

He jumps in front of a train

He hides in a hotel