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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul look to for reassurance before he tells his parents about his secret?
(a) The spiral of snow.
(b) The pile of snow.
(c) His mother's eyes.
(d) His shoes.

2. What is the snow planning to take the place of?
(a) The floor.
(b) The bed.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Everything.

3. How does Paul respond when the doctor asks how he is feeling?
(a) Somewhat all right.
(b) Far from all right.
(c) Quite all right.
(d) Not quite all right.

4. How does the snow react to the door's being opened?
(a) It draws back.
(b) It moves forward.
(c) It increases.
(d) It separates.

5. As Paul notices in Part 3, what color is the chair?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paul further resents the examination, what type of parody does he call it?

2. What fills the night as the author describes?

3. How does the snow approach the floor in the last part of the story?

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

5. What term is given to the actions of Paul's mother in Part 4?

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