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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul now view the bare roofs?
(a) As his reward.
(b) As his reality.
(c) As his failure.
(d) As his imagination.

2. What does Paul do with his secret?
(a) He carries it around with him.
(b) He boasts about it to people.
(c) He lends it to people.
(d) He wears it proudly.

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

4. According to Paul's assumption, what does the snow make in between the houses?
(a) Little triangles.
(b) Little circles.
(c) Little squares.
(d) Little rectangles.

5. What does Paul tell his mother it would be fun to be in Part 1?
(a) A polar bear.
(b) An Eskimo.
(c) An explorer.
(d) A hockey player.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of boots does the postman have?

2. As Paul remembers, how many times does his mother ask him to pass the plate at the luncheon table?

3. What does Paul look past the snow to see in answering Miss Buell's question?

4. At what cost does Paul believe he must keep his secret?

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

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