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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul hear the bell ring during his secret's first appearance?
(a) Thinly and softly.
(b) Long and stinging.
(c) Abrupt and soothing.
(d) Quickly and sharply.

2. What does the rhythm of the postman's steps say when Paul's secret reveals itself?
(a) Peace, closeness, and cold.
(b) Peace, remoteness, and cold.
(c) Peace, remoteness, and warmth.
(d) Peace, closeness, and warmth.

3. Where does Silent Snow, Secret Snow take place?
(a) In Wisconsin.
(b) In Paul's mind.
(c) In a dream.
(d) In Minnesota.

4. What happens to the postman's footsteps, as Paul recalls?
(a) They gradually become less annoying.
(b) They gradually become more annoying.
(c) They gradually become more indistinct.
(d) They gradually become more distinct.

5. How does Paul describe Miss Buell's face?
(a) Reddish and unfriendly.
(b) Reddish and kindly.
(c) Grayish and unfriendly.
(d) Grayish and kindly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul's mother get for him to help with his new vagueness?

2. What was Paul doing when his secret appeared for the first time?

3. What class is Paul in as the story begins?

4. What kind of swelling does the cat have on its cheek?

5. What word does Paul use to describe the progress of his secret?

(see the answer key)

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