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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 less annoying.
(b) They gradually become more annoying.
(c) They gradually become more distinct.
(d) They gradually become more indistinct.

2. What does the rhythm of the postman's steps say when Paul's secret reveals itself?
(a) Peace, closeness, and cold.
(b) Peace, remoteness, and warmth.
(c) Peace, remoteness, and cold.
(d) Peace, closeness, and warmth.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Deidre smile at Paul after he answers the question in class?

3. How does Paul describe the roadway on his street in Part 1?

4. Where does Silent Snow, Secret Snow take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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