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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paul NOT doing, as his mother points out in Part 1?
(a) Listening.
(b) Walking straight.
(c) Following the rules.
(d) Talking.

2. As Paul observes, what are the garden walls made of?
(a) Brick, plaster, and stone.
(b) Wood, plaster, and stone.
(c) Wood, plastic, and stone.
(d) Brick, plastic, and stone.

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

4. What does Paul sense as the doctor talks with his parents in front of him?
(a) Scrutiny.
(b) Pity.
(c) Judgment.
(d) Sorrow.

5. What is of the utmost significance to Paul, with regard to his secret?
(a) To remain focused.
(b) To remain resolute.
(c) To remain selfish.
(d) To remain generous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Paul to think about his secret?

2. How does Paul describe his street in Part 2 of the story?

3. What kind of sparrows does Paul see?

4. What kind of stamp does Paul's secret remind him of?

5. How long is the class that Paul is in at the beginning of the story?

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