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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 43-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?
(a) A half dollar.
(b) A quarter.
(c) A half dollar.
(d) A nickel.

2. What action takes place the moment that Tom Benecke regains his momentum toward the building wall?
(a) His forehead touches the windowsill.
(b) His chest touches the windowsill.
(c) His elbow touches the yellow sheet of paper.
(d) He throws the yellow sheet of paper down to the street below.

3. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?
(a) Shouting louder.
(b) Smashing the window.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Moving.

4. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?
(a) Over his shoulder.
(b) Between his legs.
(c) Through veiled eyelids.
(d) Between his fingers.

5. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?
(a) He believes that he will receive no direct benefit.
(b) He believes that he will receive a promotion.
(c) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.
(d) He believes that he will receive a raise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?

2. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?

3. The windows in the apartment building across the street are what shape?

4. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

5. What does Tom Benecke admit to hearing and ignoring in the past?

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