Relationships and Racing - Literary Passage Analysis

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What was the reason Paul gave for keeping the rocking-horse in his bedroom?

  • To entertain his younger siblings
  • To keep his mother company
  • To use as a unique decoration
  • To have some sort of animal around until he could have a real horse (correct)

Why did Paul's mother feel sudden bouts of uneasiness and anxiety about him?

  • Because she wasn't sure if Paul was safe at home alone
  • Because she was worried about him becoming too obsessed with the rocking-horse
  • Because she didn't trust the nursery-governess
  • Due to Paul's uncanny eyes and frail appearance (correct)

Why did Paul's mother have to leave a big party in town two nights before the Derby?

  • To make arrangements for Paul's birthday party
  • To check on the children's nursery-governess
  • Due to a rush of anxiety about Paul that gripped her heart (correct)
  • To attend an urgent meeting

What impact did Paul's obsession with the Derby have on his behavior?

<p>He grew more and more tense and hardly heard what was spoken to him (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Paul's mother feel sudden seizures of uneasiness about him?

<p>His frail appearance and uncanny eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul say he wanted an animal around him until he could have a real horse?

<p>To keep himself company when alone in his bedroom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Paul's mother react to her rushes of anxiety about him?

<p>She believed in common sense and suppressed her feelings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul say he needed an animal around?

<p>To fill the void until he could get a real horse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Paul’s mother leave a big party in town?

<p>A sudden rush of anxiety about her son (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul want to keep an animal around until he could have a real horse?

<p>For companionship while being alone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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