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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the postman's footsteps, as Paul recalls?
(a) They gradually become more annoying.
(b) They gradually become more distinct.
(c) They gradually become less annoying.
(d) They gradually become more indistinct.

2. As Paul reads in Part 3, who is the son of Cronus?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Neptune.

3. How does Paul describe his street in Part 2 of the story?
(a) Busy and noisy.
(b) Busy yet quiet.
(c) Empty and quiet.
(d) Empty yet loud.

4. How does Paul consider the questions being asked of him in Part 3?
(a) As a nuisance.
(b) Exciting.
(c) As a joy.
(d) Upsetting.

5. What does the doctor confirm with Paul before proceeding to the end of the examination?
(a) That he will answer his questions.
(b) That he has never felt this strange before.
(c) That he is not aware of the questions he will ask.
(d) That he is not seeing anything unusual.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Paul describe the roadway on his street in Part 1?

3. What is the mud like in the delta?

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

5. How does Paul now view the bare roofs?

(see the answer key)

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