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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the snow refer to itself?
(a) I.
(b) We.
(c) He.
(d) It.

2. How does the snow approach the floor in the last part of the story?
(a) It streamlines toward one spot.
(b) It makes a funnel and then descends.
(c) It rushes frantically.
(d) It flattens itself out.

3. What term is given to the actions of Paul's mother in Part 4?
(a) A mild setback.
(b) A cruel setback.
(c) A cruel disturbance.
(d) A mild disturbance.

4. What is Paul thinking of as the other students answer Miss Buell's questions?
(a) The jungles.
(b) The tropic regions.
(c) The arctic regions.
(d) The rain forests.

5. What is Paul deliberately delaying on the way home from school?
(a) The pleasure of talking to the postman about snow.
(b) The pain of seeing no snow on his roof.
(c) The pleasure of seeing his own street.
(d) The pain of seeing his street.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what cost does Paul believe he must keep his secret?

2. How many posts are at the gateway Paul encounters?

3. How does Paul describe the coin that matches his secret?

4. What does Miss Buell have on her desk?

5. When does Paul's doctor appointment take place in Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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