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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Paul feel about his mother as Part 1 ends?
(a) He feels closer to her than before.
(b) He feels sorry for her.
(c) He feels contempt for her.
(d) He feels resentment toward her.

3. What kind of stamp does Paul's secret remind him of?
(a) Worn.
(b) Old.
(c) Large.
(d) Rare.

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

5. What kind of a life does Paul think he is leading?
(a) A deceptive life.
(b) A pointless life.
(c) A double life.
(d) A triple life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul do with his secret?

2. What happens to the cobblestones as Paul's secret progresses?

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

4. How does Paul describe the sunlight on the roof?

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

(see the answer key)

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