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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Paul's mother's attempt to help him described?
(a) An act of violent betrayal.
(b) An irrational act of judgment.
(c) An unacceptable act of malice.
(d) An act of anger and hate.

5. How does Paul feel when he is rushed at by his mother?
(a) Confused.
(b) Horrified.
(c) Ambiguous.
(d) Delirious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the minds of his parents bound to, according to Paul?

2. How is the floor described in Part 4?

3. As Paul notices in Part 3, what color is the chair?

4. As the snow continues to consume Paul's life, what is the second instruction he is given?

5. At what cost does Paul believe he must keep his secret?

(see the answer key)

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