"The Rocking-Horse Winner" - Comprehension Check

What is the main setting of the story?

• A small rural town

• A grand estate in the countryside

• A middle-class house in England

• A boarding school

How does Paul’s mother feel about her family’s financial situation?

• She is content with what they have

• She constantly worries about money

• She believes they are wealthier than they actually are

• She thinks her husband will soon earn a fortune

What phrase does Paul repeatedly hear in the house?

• There must be more money!

• Money can’t buy happiness!

• Luck will come in time!

• Work hard and succeed!

How does Paul believe one becomes lucky?

• By working hard

• By believing in himself

• By riding his rocking-horse

• By saving money

Who is Paul's uncle?

• Oscar Creswell

• Barrett Johnson

• Richard Hastings

• John Watson

What is Bassett’s role in the household?

• He is the gardener

• He is the family lawyer

• He is the house servant

• He is the stable boy

What secret activity does Paul engage in?

• He secretly steals money

• He rides his rocking-horse to predict race winners

• He writes letters to wealthy businessmen

• He trains horses in the stable

How does Paul share his gambling success?

• He gives all the money to his mother

• He saves it in a bank

• He donates it to charity

• He gives it to his uncle for investment

What happens when Paul’s mother receives a large sum of money?

• She immediately spends it all

• She saves it for the future

• She uses it to pay off debts and become happy

• She wants more money and is still dissatisfied

What is Paul’s main motivation for trying to win money?

• To become famous

• To stop the whispering in the house

• To prove to his father he is smart

• To impress his uncle