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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Silent Snow, Secret Snow take place?
(a) In a dream.
(b) In Paul's mind.
(c) In Wisconsin.
(d) In Minnesota.

2. What is of the utmost significance to Paul, with regard to his secret?
(a) To remain focused.
(b) To remain generous.
(c) To remain resolute.
(d) To remain selfish.

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

4. What is Paul NOT doing, as his mother points out in Part 1?
(a) Talking.
(b) Listening.
(c) Following the rules.
(d) Walking straight.

5. What does Paul look past the snow to see in answering Miss Buell's question?
(a) The blackboard.
(b) The door.
(c) The window.
(d) His textbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mud like in the delta?

2. How is the snow's presence different during Paul's examination?

3. What does Paul assume that his parents would think about him if they discovered the snow?

4. What does Paul sense as the doctor talks with his parents in front of him?

5. How does Paul feel at the end of Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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