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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul observe the elm tree and other things on his way home?
(a) With a tainted eye.
(b) With a careful eye.
(c) With a skeptical eye.
(d) With a tolerant eye.

2. What letter is stenciled on the brick wall in the background?
(a) H.
(b) K.
(c) B.
(d) T.

3. How does Paul describe his street in Part 2 of the story?
(a) Busy and noisy.
(b) Empty yet loud.
(c) Busy yet quiet.
(d) Empty and quiet.

4. What word does Paul read in large capital letters?
(a) Eczema.
(b) Burns.
(c) Rash.
(d) Rosacea.

5. What does the grocer's shop have in its window?
(a) A plastic man.
(b) A cardboard sign.
(c) A plastic sign.
(d) A cardboard man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most distressing feature of Paul's secret?

2. What does Paul tell his mother it would be fun to be in Part 1?

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

4. What kind of sparrows does Paul see?

5. What does Paul contemplate about the following morning in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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