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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Paul describe the postman's knock on the door of his house?
(a) Surprising.
(b) Tremendous.
(c) Disappointing.
(d) Insignificant.

3. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?
(a) White ragged circles.
(b) White ragged lines.
(c) White perfect circles.
(d) White centered lines.

4. What does Miss Buell have on her desk?
(a) The homework assignments.
(b) A globe.
(c) An apple.
(d) A pen collection.

5. What happens to the snow while Paul's secret becomes more apparent?
(a) It gets darker.
(b) It gets brighter.
(c) It gets lighter.
(d) It gets heavier.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul hear the bell ring during his secret's first appearance?

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

3. How does Deidre smile at Paul after he answers the question in class?

4. What is Paul listening for the postman to do when his secret appears?

5. How does Paul describe Miss Buell's face?

(see the answer key)

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