Name
THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
Date
READING QUIZ
Text pages 967-980
Directions: Recall the events from D. H. Lawrence’s short story. Then answer the questions in phrases
or sentences. You may use your text.
1. What idea fills the people in Paul’s house with anxiety?
2. What does Paul do to try to find luck?
3. What does Uncle Oscar find out from talking to Paul?
4. What happens when Paul gives his mother her birthday present?
5. What causes Paul’s death?
6. Can MONEY buy happiness?
How does the story illustrate the saying that “Money can’t buy happiness”?
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Unit 6
British Literature
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