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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Miss Buell have on her desk?
(a) A globe.
(b) An apple.
(c) A pen collection.
(d) The homework assignments.

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

4. 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) Stop.
(d) Round the corner.

5. What was Paul doing when his secret appeared for the first time?
(a) Going to sleep.
(b) Waking up.
(c) Eating breakfast.
(d) Eating lunch.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the most distressing feature of Paul's secret?

5. What happens to the postman's footsteps, as Paul recalls?

(see the answer key)

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