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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the snow approach the floor in the last part of the story?
(a) It makes a funnel and then descends.
(b) It rushes frantically.
(c) It streamlines toward one spot.
(d) It flattens itself out.

3. How does Paul view the doctor's questions?
(a) Insulting.
(b) Silly.
(c) Important.
(d) Reckless.

4. What sound does the snow make at the intrusion in the last part of the story?
(a) Hissing.
(b) High-pitched.
(c) Low-pitched.
(d) Screaming.

5. What does Paul do before he answers the doctor?
(a) Taps the doctor's shoulder.
(b) Waves at the snow.
(c) Frowns.
(d) Smiles.

6. How does the snow rise to the ceiling of Paul's room?
(a) Like a geyser.
(b) Like a rocket.
(c) Like a fountain.
(d) Like a gunshot.

7. How does Paul think of his mother's expression as she becomes more disturbed by his answers?
(a) He thinks it is exactly what he hoped for.
(b) He thinks it is warranted.
(c) He thinks it is unfortunate.
(d) He thinks it is unnecessary.

8. What does the doctor observe about Paul toward the end of his questioning?
(a) That Paul is still daydreaming.
(b) That Paul is taking it too seriously.
(c) That Paul is not taking it seriously.
(d) That Paul is watching the snow.

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

10. What does Paul's world become at the end of the story?
(a) A disappearing image of snow.
(b) A rotating mirage of snow.
(c) A still picture of snow.
(d) A moving screen of snow.

11. Over how many days does Silent Snow, Secret Snow take place?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

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

13. How do Paul's parents feel as they talk with the doctor?
(a) Oblivious.
(b) Sad.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Relieved.

14. As Paul further resents the examination, what type of parody does he call it?
(a) Sad.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Pathetic.
(d) Grotesque.

15. How does the snow refer to itself?
(a) We.
(b) It.
(c) He.
(d) I.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens after Paul speaks to his mother for the final time?

3. What does Paul consider to be his mother's question concerning what he is thinking about?

4. What does Paul assume that his parents would think about him if they discovered the snow?

5. How does the snow advance into Paul's room?

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