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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York City.
(c) London.
(d) Los Angeles.

2. What color is the davenport in the Beneckes' living room?
(a) Blue-green.
(b) Red-brown.
(c) Orange-red.
(d) Red-violet.

3. How much of Tom Benecke's mind at one point knows that he is "going to fall" (40)?
(a) A fraction.
(b) A sliver.
(c) The majority of it.
(d) A portion.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

5. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?
(a) A spider.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A tadpole.
(d) A crab.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a window across the street, Tom Benecke sees "the blue-gray" (56) what?

2. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?

3. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?

4. When Tom Benecke presses his body against "the rough cold brick" (24), what part of his body is NOT noted to be pressed upon the brick?

5. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don just before he ventures out onto the ledge?

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