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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 57-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?
(a) That once this project is done, he will ask for reduced hours.
(b) That money will be rolling in one day.
(c) That she will have a maid one day.
(d) That once this project is done, he will be able to take a vacation.

2. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the window with his shoe?
(a) The pane rattles.
(b) A thin crack forms in the glass.
(c) He nearly falls to his death.
(d) He drops his shoe.

3. When a movement from Tom Benecke's desk catches his eye, what does the movement turn out to be?
(a) The oven timer.
(b) Cigarette smoke.
(c) A mouse.
(d) The ceiling fan.

4. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?
(a) His coffee cup.
(b) His desk.
(c) His tired eyes.
(d) His cigarette.

5. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?
(a) To the very top.
(b) To own at least twenty stores.
(c) To be a powerful man.
(d) To be a very wealthy man.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tom Benecke again imagines getting back inside his apartment, he sees himself "clenching" (50) what objects in his hands?

2. What does Tom Benecke hear "scraping steadily along the rough bricks" (24)?

3. When Tom Benecke tries shouting again for the final time, what word is used to describe the way in which he shouts?

4. In what way must Tom Benecke look at the windows of the apartment building across the street?

5. The theater sign Tom Benecke sees below him is said to be "blocks ahead past" (29) what street?

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