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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul think of his mother's expression as she becomes more disturbed by his answers?
(a) He thinks it is unnecessary.
(b) He thinks it is unfortunate.
(c) He thinks it is exactly what he hoped for.
(d) He thinks it is warranted.

2. What is the most distressing feature of Paul's secret?
(a) The conflict between him and his mother and father.
(b) The embarrassment of his mother and father.
(c) The inability to respond to his mother and father.
(d) The inability to hear his mother and father.

3. Over how many days does Silent Snow, Secret Snow take place?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. After his father indicates concern, what does Paul think of the doctor's questioning?
(a) It is a necessary farce.
(b) It is a ridiculous event.
(c) It is a ridiculous farce.
(d) It is a necessary event.

5. What is the mud like in the delta?
(a) Heart-shaped.
(b) Circular.
(c) Triangular.
(d) Fan-shaped.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paul remembers, how many times does his mother ask him to pass the plate at the luncheon table?

2. What does Paul do before he answers the doctor?

3. How long is the class that Paul is in at the beginning of the story?

4. How do the doctor's questions make Paul feel?

5. Where does Paul think the snow's voice is coming from?

(see the answer key)

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