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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 15-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) A fly.
(b) Cold air.
(c) Dry leaves.
(d) The sun.

2. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) Newark.
(c) Portland.
(d) Lafayette.

3. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) Figures.
(b) Quotations.
(c) Facts.
(d) Formulas.

4. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

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 raise.
(c) He believes that he will receive a promotion.
(d) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street do the Beneckes live?

2. Immediately after Tom Benecke interacts with the window ledge in some way, he takes what action?

3. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?

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

5. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?

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