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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Paul reads in Part 3, who is the son of Cronus?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Poseidon.

2. How does the snow react to the door's being opened?
(a) It increases.
(b) It separates.
(c) It moves forward.
(d) It draws back.

3. What does the snow first tell Paul to do in Part 4?
(a) Hide.
(b) Listen.
(c) Speak.
(d) Run away.

4. How is the life Paul used to live labeled in the ending of the story?
(a) As another world.
(b) As a far away space.
(c) As a distant light.
(d) As a dimly lit sanctuary.

5. From where does the snow speak to Paul as he jumps into his bed?
(a) From all sides at once.
(b) From his left side.
(c) From his right side.
(d) From above him.

6. Where does the snow tell Paul that it will be waiting for him?
(a) In his room.
(b) Outside.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) At school.

7. What does Paul sense as the doctor talks with his parents in front of him?
(a) Scrutiny.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Pity.
(d) Judgment.

8. Which one of the following descriptions is used to describe a part of Paul's room in Part 4?
(a) The chattering light.
(b) The humming window.
(c) The talking door.
(d) The loquacious closet.

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

10. As Paul further resents the examination, what type of parody does he call it?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Grotesque.
(c) Sad.
(d) Pathetic.

11. What has the snow deliberately put on while the doctor questions Paul?
(a) Its winter hat.
(b) Its manners.
(c) Its disguise.
(d) Its winter coat.

12. How do the doctor's questions make Paul feel?
(a) Like a deer in hunting season.
(b) Like a lowly snake.
(c) Like a trained seal.
(d) Like a pet cat.

13. As the snow continues to consume Paul's life, what is the second instruction he is given?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Stand up.
(c) Sit up.
(d) Lie down.

14. What kind of tone do Paul's parents adopt with the doctor?
(a) Forceful.
(b) Rude.
(c) Apologetic.
(d) Ashamed.

15. What are the minds of his parents bound to, according to Paul?
(a) Sanity.
(b) The ordinary.
(c) The extraordinary.
(d) Insanity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the new stream of flakes come from in Paul's room?

3. How does Paul consider the questions being asked of him in Part 3?

4. How does Paul think of his mother's expression as she becomes more disturbed by his answers?

5. What fills the night as the author describes?

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