2. Why is someone hired for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) So he can look his best.
(b) So he can continue betting.
(c) So he can go to a good school.
(d) So he knows his mother loves him.

3. Who does Mother ask about when she contacts someone during the party?
(a) Jean.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Paul.
(d) Father.

4. Who does Mother ask about Paul's last words?
(a) Jean.
(b) Barrett.
(c) The nanny.
(d) Oscar.

5. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?
(a) He has to focus on the derby.
(b) It is not what the house wants.
(c) It would use up too much money.
(d) He doesn't deserve it.

6. How does Paul act during the big race?
(a) He is unconscious.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is calm.
(d) He is upset.

7. What does Mother have in common with Paul?
(a) She loves gambling.
(b) She loves money.
(c) She has a special gift.
(d) She want an education.

8. What is hired for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?
(a) A guardian.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A cook.
(d) A tutor.

9. Why doesn't Oscar want Mother to have the full amount of money she wants?
(a) It will do her harm.
(b) She will waste it.
(c) It will make her sad.
(d) She will harm others.

10. Who does Paul explain his race picking secret to?
(a) His friend.
(b) His nanny.
(c) His mother.
(d) His uncle.

11. What does Mother get on her birthday each year?
(a) A new piece of jewelery.
(b) A bouquet.
(c) A nice dinner.
(d) A check.

12. How is Paul's expression after Mother's birthday described?
(a) Glazed over.
(b) Angry.
(c) Confused.
(d) Penitent.

13. What kind of news does Mother receive when she contacts someone during the party?
(a) Sad news.
(b) Scary news.
(c) Strange news.
(d) Good news.

14. How does Paul die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) A spider bites him.
(c) He falls down the stairs.
(d) From an illness.

15. How does Mother change at the end of the book?
(a) She becomes beautiful again.
(b) She forgives her husband.
(c) She cares about her son.
(d) She stops needing money.