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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the postman's steps have the first time that Paul's secret appears?
(a) A new frequency.
(b) A familiar sound.
(c) A familiar reassurance.
(d) A new secrecy.

2. What is Paul listening for the postman to do when his secret appears?
(a) Round the corner.
(b) Run down the street.
(c) Stop.
(d) Walk away from the house.

3. What word does Paul use to depict the walk home in the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Pointless.
(b) Brief.
(c) Lengthy.
(d) Timeless.

4. What does Paul avoid during his examination?
(a) Making a mistake.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Making eye contact.
(d) Talking.

5. How are the dog tracks arranged on the sidewalk?
(a) Orderly.
(b) Rhythmically.
(c) Randomly.
(d) Strategically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class is Paul in as the story begins?

2. How does Paul describe his street in Part 2 of the story?

3. What does Paul describe the unknown component of the snow to be?

4. What letter is stenciled on the brick wall in the background?

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

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