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

2. What does Paul compare his secret to in the beginning of the story?
(a) A beautiful basket.
(b) A beautiful day.
(c) A beautiful trinket.
(d) A beautiful picture.

3. As Paul remembers, how many times does his mother ask him to pass the plate at the luncheon table?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What causes Paul to think about his secret?
(a) The ocean.
(b) The sky.
(c) The first morning.
(d) The first hour.

5. What does Paul's mother tell him might need to be done?
(a) He might have to do extra chores.
(b) He might have to have a tutor.
(c) He might have to see a doctor.
(d) He might have to go to summer school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a life does Paul think he is leading?

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

3. How does Paul describe the coin that matches his secret?

4. How does Paul describe Miss Buell's face?

5. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?

(see the answer key)

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