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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul look past the snow to see in answering Miss Buell's question?
(a) The blackboard.
(b) The door.
(c) The window.
(d) His textbook.

2. What kind of swelling does the cat have on its cheek?
(a) A sickly one.
(b) A curious one.
(c) A healthy one.
(d) A familiar one.

3. What happens to the cobblestones as Paul's secret progresses?
(a) They become hidden.
(b) They become smoother.
(c) They become clearer.
(d) They become muffled.

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

5. How does Paul describe the postman's knock on the door of his house?
(a) Insignificant.
(b) Tremendous.
(c) Surprising.
(d) Disappointing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Paul's secret start?

3. What class is Paul in as the story begins?

4. What does Paul tell his mother it would be fun to be in Part 1?

5. What kind of boots does the postman have?

(see the answer key)

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