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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of boots does the postman have?
(a) Large.
(b) Light.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Small.

3. What happens to the postman's footsteps, as Paul recalls?
(a) They gradually become more distinct.
(b) They gradually become more indistinct.
(c) They gradually become more annoying.
(d) They gradually become less annoying.

4. What is it becoming harder to do for Paul?
(a) Go to sleep.
(b) Get out of bed.
(c) Face the sun.
(d) Stay warm.

5. What does the grocer's shop have in its window?
(a) A plastic sign.
(b) A plastic man.
(c) A cardboard man.
(d) A cardboard sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the birdhouse empty?

2. What does Paul think of the effort it takes to answer Miss Buell's question?

3. What does Paul cover up in the cement with his foot?

4. What does Paul call the balanced stones?

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

(see the answer key)

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