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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Paul imagine the snow on the street to be?
(a) White ragged lines.
(b) White perfect circles.
(c) White centered lines.
(d) White ragged circles.

3. What does the doctor determine about Paul's eyes?
(a) There are significant signs of eyestrain.
(b) He needs glasses.
(c) There is a slight sign of eyestrain.
(d) There is no sign of eyestrain.

4. How does Paul remember hearing the postman that morning?
(a) Strangely quiet in the rain.
(b) Barely audible at the house before his.
(c) Barely audible at the second house before his.
(d) Strangely loud in the snow.

5. What does the doctor confirm with Paul before proceeding to the end of the examination?
(a) That he will answer his questions.
(b) That he is not seeing anything unusual.
(c) That he has never felt this strange before.
(d) That he is not aware of the questions he will ask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cannot compare with the snow, according to Paul?

2. What word does Paul read in large capital letters?

3. Where does the snow tell Paul that it will be waiting for him?

4. What does the grocer's shop have in its window?

5. In Part 2, what does Paul find desirable as it relates to his parents?

(see the answer key)

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