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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of gaze is Paul using to look at the birdhouse?
(a) An uncomprehending gaze.
(b) An incomparable gaze.
(c) A determined gaze.
(d) A focused gaze.

2. What does the snow promise to Paul as he is being examined by the doctor in Part 3?
(a) To tell him something new.
(b) To help him lie to the doctor.
(c) To help him find the answer to the doctor's questions.
(d) To tell him something old.

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

4. What does Miss Buell have on her desk?
(a) An apple.
(b) The homework assignments.
(c) A globe.
(d) A pen collection.

5. What is the doctor doing with his fingers, as Paul observes?
(a) Scratching his chin.
(b) Scratching the side of his head.
(c) Scratching the top of his glasses.
(d) Scratching the button on his coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul eventually begin doing before he answers the doctor's questions?

2. What is of the utmost significance to Paul, with regard to his secret?

3. How are the bricks laid in the sidewalks?

4. Why did Paul put his hand into the bark of the elm tree?

5. What does Paul look past the snow to see in answering Miss Buell's question?

(see the answer key)

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