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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the bricks laid in the sidewalks?
(a) Straight.
(b) Crooked.
(c) In many patterns.
(d) In one consistent pattern.

2. What does Paul state that his secret gives him?
(a) A wall to hide behind.
(b) A door to walk through.
(c) A door to close.
(d) A wall to stand up against.

3. What does Paul notice in the gutter as he walks by it?
(a) A magazine.
(b) A flyer.
(c) A letter.
(d) A newspaper.

4. What class is Paul in as the story begins?
(a) Biology.
(b) Math.
(c) Geography.
(d) Science.

5. How does Paul remember hearing the postman that morning?
(a) Barely audible at the house before his.
(b) Barely audible at the second house before his.
(c) Strangely loud in the snow.
(d) Strangely quiet in the rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul call the balanced stones?

2. What does Paul imagine while looking through his window?

3. What is Paul listening for the postman to do when his secret appears?

4. How many times does the postman knock on each door?

5. What does Paul's mother tell him might need to be done?

(see the answer key)

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