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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Paul's parents feel as they talk with the doctor?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Sad.
(d) Oblivious.

2. What is the last thing the snow says to Paul?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Awaken.
(d) Silence.

3. What is the interruption of the snow in Part 4 perceived as?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Friendly.
(c) A sign.
(d) A warning.

4. What does the cold, low humming shake as Paul closes the door?
(a) The windows.
(b) The bed.
(c) The lamp.
(d) The door.

5. What does Paul assume that his parents would think about him if they discovered the snow?
(a) Untrue things about him.
(b) True things about him.
(c) Crazy things about him.
(d) Sad things about him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Paul consider to be his mother's question concerning what he is thinking about?

3. How does the snow rise to the ceiling of Paul's room?

4. What command does Paul direct toward his mother in Part 4?

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

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