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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the birdhouse empty?
(a) It is too small for the birds.
(b) It is too warm for the birds.
(c) It is the wrong time of year for wrens.
(d) It is the wrong time of year for robins.

2. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?
(a) White perfect circles.
(b) White centered lines.
(c) White ragged circles.
(d) White ragged lines.

3. How does Paul feel about his mother as Part 1 ends?
(a) He feels sorry for her.
(b) He feels contempt for her.
(c) He feels resentment toward her.
(d) He feels closer to her than before.

4. How does Paul view the doctor's questions?
(a) Silly.
(b) Important.
(c) Insulting.
(d) Reckless.

5. What does the doctor observe about Paul toward the end of his questioning?
(a) That Paul is still daydreaming.
(b) That Paul is taking it too seriously.
(c) That Paul is not taking it seriously.
(d) That Paul is watching the snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul cover up in the cement with his foot?

2. What number is on the front door of Paul's house?

3. What shape are the stones balanced on top of the gateway posts?

4. As Paul arrives at his house in Part 2, what does he feel about the one thing he had looked forward to?

5. How does Paul describe the presence of his parents and the doctor to himself?

(see the answer key)

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