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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what location had Tom Benecke carried the yellow piece of paper during "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) The zoo.
(b) The public library.
(c) The park.
(d) The coffee shop.

2. How many windows in the apartment building across the street are lit up?
(a) A score.
(b) None.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

3. What adjective is used to describe the "edging" (41) of Tom Benecke's window?
(a) Solid.
(b) Grooved.
(c) Dilapidated.
(d) Puttyless.

4. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don just before he ventures out onto the ledge?
(a) A hat.
(b) Gloves.
(c) A jacket.
(d) A scarf.

5. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) The count of three.
(b) One millisecond.
(c) Many minutes.
(d) Many seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the glass with the "heel of his hand" (48)?

2. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?

3. What action does Tom Benecke take as he thinks about the work it had taken to cover the yellow sheet of paper?

4. What object does Tom Benecke spit out during the story?

5. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?

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