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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 type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?
(a) A half dollar.
(b) A nickel.
(c) A half dollar.
(d) A quarter.

2. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?
(a) The yellow sheet of paper.
(b) The sleeve of his tweed jacket.
(c) A shoelace.
(d) His necktie.

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

4. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?
(a) Leather.
(b) Patent leather.
(c) Canvas.
(d) Tweed.

5. On what street is the place located at which Tom Benecke had spent "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) Fifth Avenue.
(b) Third Avenue.
(c) Sixth Avenue.
(d) Fourth Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke sees his reflection in what surface that alerts him to the location of the yellow sheet of paper?

2. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?

3. 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?

4. Tom Benecke is described as being "past awareness" (30) of pain in what part of his body?

5. What action does Tom Benecke imagine Clare Benecke taking just before "glancing up" (52) at him outside the window?

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