Question #1

Why does Grant decide to place his first bet in the game?

a) He liked the idea of having a bet.

b) He knew how to place a bet.

c) He thought he might win.

d) He was aware of the money in his wallet.

e) Don't know

Question #2

What indicates Grant knew little about the game of two-up?

a) Grant stood indecisively on the edge of the ring.

b) Grant moved vaguely forward to place his bet.

c) Grant immediately knew what to do.

d) Grant stood confidently at the back of the room.

e) Grant stood indecisively on the edge of the ring and Grant moved vaguely forward to place his bet.

Question #3

What does, 'the coins were spun' mean?

a) The coins were spun on the floor by the controller.

b) The coins were thrown into the air.

c) The coins were put in a can and spun around

d) The coins were thrown across the floor.

e) The coins fell out of his pocket

Question #4

Who is the controller?

a) He controls all the betting.

b) He controls all the ring side players.

c) He keeps a look out for the police.

d) He controls the game and the spin of the coins.

e) He holds the controller switch.

Question #5

What indicates Grant knows little about collecting his winnings from his first bet?

a) He went to the back of the room.

b) He lacked the self-confidence to pick it up.

c) He tried to ask the controller for his money.

d) He waved his hand to attract attention.

e) He sent a text message.

Question #6

What does the repetition of 'twice' tell us about Grant?

a) He is very good at maths.

b) He thought twice about everything before acting.

c) Grant had twice placed bets on tails.

d) Grant was building up to place more bets.

e) The author liked the word.

Question #7

What was Grant's reaction to winning 100 pounds?

a) He was possessed with the feeling of winning.

b) He threw the controllers a tip.

c) He felt he would faint across his winnings.

d) Both b and c

e) Both a and c

Question #8

Why are the words 'two hundred pounds' repeated by Grant?

a) He couldn't believe his luck.

b) He couldn't count all the money.

c) He wanted everyone to know how much he won.

d) He wanted his seventeen pounds back.

e) He went on a shopping spree.

Question #9

What were the strange emotions Grant experience in the night?

a) Confusion, happines and exhaustion

b) Confusion, fear and self doubt

c) Confusion, determination and exhilaration

d) Confusion, confidence and exhilaration

e) Confusion, happiness and fear

Question #10

How would you describe Grant's experience at the two-up game?

a) Life threatening and character building

b) Life threatening and unbelievable

c) Life changing and destructive

d) Life changing and exhilarating

e) Life threatening and enjoyable

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