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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What verb is used to describe the plan Tom Benecke forms for the moment he is back inside his apartment?
(a) Frolic.
(b) Run.
(c) Skip.
(d) Gallivant.

3. After the window closes with Tom Benecke outside, what position does he assume?
(a) He sits.
(b) He kneels.
(c) He crouches.
(d) He stands.

4. When Tom Benecke thinks for a moment but comes up with no plan, in what way does his body react?
(a) He sweats profusely.
(b) He begins to tremble.
(c) He sheds a tear.
(d) His eyes widen.

5. What part of Tom Benecke's body first scrapes "hard against the wall" (30), nearly causing him to fall?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His head.
(c) His ankle.
(d) His knee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When three objects are described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's nose, how far away are they said to be?

2. What is NOT an object Tom Benecke considers using in order to retrieve his escaped piece of paper?

3. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

4. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?

5. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

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