Understanding 'Paul's Case' by Willa Cather

Paul's Case, written by Willa Cather, follows a young boy named Paul who struggles with school and finds solace in the arts. Despite his teachers' concerns, Paul is drawn to the concert hall and theater, where he feels truly alive. His aspirations clash with his mundane home life, leading to conflicts with his father and teachers. Ultimately, Paul's actions have consequences, as he is removed from school and his job, highlighting the tension between his dreams and reality.

What is the title of the story discussed in the video?

• Paul's Journey

• Paul's Case

• Paul's Adventure

• Paul's Story

Who wrote 'Paul's Case'?

• Willa Cather

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Mark Twain

• Ernest Hemingway

How did Paul feel about school?

• He was enthusiastic

• He was indifferent

• He loved it

• He hated it

What did Paul's teachers think of him?

• He was misunderstood

• He was a troublemaker

• He was a model student

• He was a genius

What job did Paul have at the concert hall?

• Manager

• Usher

• Conductor

• Musician

How did Paul feel when he was at the concert hall?

• Bored

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Anxious

What did Paul admire about the hotel across the street?

• The food served inside

• The people who stayed there

• The luxurious lifestyle it represented

• Its architecture

What did Paul think about his home on Cordelia Street?

• It was beautiful

• It was comfortable

• It was ugly

• It was luxurious

Where did Paul feel truly alive?

• At school

• At home

• At the theater and concert hall

• In the park

What did Paul often lie about?

• His family

• His job

• His school grades

• His social life