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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many footsteps before the knock at the door does Paul hear on the morning of Part 1?
(a) Three or four.
(b) One or two.
(c) Four or five.
(d) Two or three.

2. What are the items Paul notices on his walk in comparison to the snow?
(a) Threatening.
(b) A counterpoint.
(c) A fallacy.
(d) Unnecessary.

3. What color is the hydrant with the painted chain on it that Paul sees?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

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

5. What does Paul think the snow is in Part 2?
(a) A paralyzing beauty.
(b) A pointless distraction.
(c) As necessary requirement.
(d) A restrictive nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul thinking of as the other students answer Miss Buell's questions?

2. When does Paul's doctor appointment take place in Part 3?

3. What does Paul think of the effort it takes to answer Miss Buell's question?

4. What does Paul sense as the doctor talks with his parents in front of him?

5. How does Paul describe the coin that matches his secret?

(see the answer key)

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