"Paul's Case" - Comprehension Check

In which city does *Paul’s Case* begin?

• New York

• Chicago

• Pittsburgh

• Boston

Why is Paul brought before the faculty at the beginning of the story?

• He has been caught stealing

• His teachers find his behavior disrespectful and defiant

• He refuses to do his homework

• He has failed all his classes

What job does Paul have at Carnegie Hall?

• He works as an usher

• He is a ticket seller

• He cleans the stage

• He plays an instrument in the orchestra

How do Paul’s teachers describe him?

• Quiet and hardworking

• Rude and arrogant

• Dreamy and uninterested in school

• Friendly and ambitious

Where does Paul live in Pittsburgh?

• A mansion near the river

• A rundown apartment above a shop

• A suburban neighborhood on Cordelia Street

• A small house near the steel mills

What does Paul think about his home on Cordelia Street?

• He loves its warmth and stability

• He feels it is dull and suffocating

• He hopes to take over the family business one day

• He admires its simplicity and charm

Who is Charley Edwards?

• Paul’s uncle

• A young actor at the theater

• The school principal

• Paul’s employer at the hotel

How does Paul feel when he is at Carnegie Hall?

• Happy and important

• Anxious and out of place

• Bored and uninterested

• Annoyed by the customers

Why does Paul’s father pull him out of his job at Carnegie Hall?

• Paul’s grades are poor, and he wants Paul to focus on school

• Paul steals money from the theater

• Paul is caught sneaking backstage

• Paul stays out too late and skips school

What crime does Paul commit?

• He steals from the theater

• He runs away without telling anyone

• He embezzles money from his employer

• He forges his father’s signature on a bank loan