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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Paul's secret start?
(a) In January.
(b) In November.
(c) In February.
(d) In December.

2. What shape are the stones balanced on top of the gateway posts?
(a) Normal.
(b) Odd-shaped.
(c) Circular.
(d) Egg-shaped.

3. What has Paul neglected about his shoes?
(a) To polish them.
(b) To tie them.
(c) To dust them.
(d) To wash them.

4. Where does Paul think the snow's voice is coming from?
(a) The corner by the back window.
(b) The hallway.
(c) The corner by the front window.
(d) The stairway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?

2. As Paul reads in Part 3, who is the son of Cronus?

3. What is Paul's mood at the end of Part 3?

4. Why did Paul put his hand into the bark of the elm tree?

5. What does Paul look to for reassurance before he tells his parents about his secret?

(see the answer key)

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