The Rocking Horse Winner

TRUE or FALSE: Paul's mother works outside the home.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

TRUE or FALSE: When Paul's mother is notified that she will be given a $1000 a year, she is overwhelmed with gratitude.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

TRUE or FALSE: Paul's mother starts budgeting money and controlling her spending when the debts get too large.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

TRUE or FALSE: Paul's uncle gave him the money he started winning with.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

TRUE or FALSE: Paul's father abandoned his family, leaving them poor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following best describes Paul's mother in the introduction to the story?

• kind and loving, a good mother

• cold and distant, burdened

• somewhat indifferent, but with good intentions

• physically and emotionally abusive

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following words best describes the author's tone?

• sad

• optimistic

• critical

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Paul's "luck" cost him?

• his strength

• his horse

• his sister

• his life

Why is Paul so determined to be "lucky"?

• He is greedy.

• He wants to be like his dad.

• He wants his uncle's respect.

• He needs his mother's affection.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

On what does Paul's mother blame the family's financial situation?

• the economy

• her husband's bad luck

• her own spending habits

• her paltry inheritance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1