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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paul describe his street in Part 2 of the story?
(a) Empty and quiet.
(b) Busy and noisy.
(c) Busy yet quiet.
(d) Empty yet loud.

2. What does Paul catch a glimpse of as he ponders the doctor's question?
(a) The beads of light in the doctor's eyes.
(b) The beads of light on the window pane.
(c) The beads of light in his mother's eyes.
(d) The beads of light along the wall.

3. What does Paul imagine while looking through his window?
(a) That he can see his bedroom wall.
(b) That he can see his mother.
(c) That he can see himself.
(d) That he can see his father.

4. What type of inlay is located at the end of the sidewalk?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Brass.
(d) Bronze.

5. How does Paul describe the presence of his parents and the doctor to himself?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Saddening.
(c) Maddening.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is the birdhouse empty?

4. What happens to the snow while Paul's secret becomes more apparent?

5. What does the doctor ask Paul after he establishes their friendship?

(see the answer key)

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