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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Paul's secret start?
(a) In January.
(b) In November.
(c) In February.
(d) In December.

2. How does Paul describe the roadway on his street in Part 1?
(a) Crooked.
(b) Graveled.
(c) Cobbled.
(d) Smooth.

3. How does Paul describe Miss Buell's face?
(a) Reddish and kindly.
(b) Reddish and unfriendly.
(c) Grayish and kindly.
(d) Grayish and unfriendly.

4. What happens to the snow while Paul's secret becomes more apparent?
(a) It gets lighter.
(b) It gets brighter.
(c) It gets darker.
(d) It gets heavier.

5. How does Paul describe the coin that matches his secret?
(a) Old.
(b) New.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?

2. What does Paul think about the thoughts he is having of his secret during class?

3. What does Paul state that his secret gives him?

4. What does Paul compare his secret to in the beginning of the story?

5. What does the rhythm of the postman's steps say when Paul's secret reveals itself?

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