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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Clare appears "at the end of the hallway" (4), what is she wearing?
(a) A slip.
(b) Slacks and a blouse.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A dress.

2. What kind of typewriter does Tom Benecke use?
(a) A typewriter with erasable ink.
(b) A portable typewriter.
(c) An antique typewriter.
(d) An electric typewriter.

3. What action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?
(a) He mutters.
(b) He goes into the bathroom.
(c) He lights a cigarette.
(d) He enters the ashtray.

4. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Lacrosse.
(c) Football.
(d) Baseball.

5. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?
(a) One meter.
(b) One yard.
(c) Three yards.
(d) Four feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object slides "over the window ledge" and "out of sight" (15) as Tom Benecke watches?

2. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?

3. What action does Tom Benecke take just after raising the window?

4. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

5. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?

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