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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 paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?
(a) His left anklebone.
(b) His left knee.
(c) A gargoyle.
(d) The apartment window.

2. What is NOT a characteristic Tom Benecke imagines his apartment to be when he conjures the image in his mind?
(a) Full of guests.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Incredibly spacious.
(d) Warm.

3. When Tom Benecke uses a reflection to locate the yellow piece of paper, where is it?
(a) Hanging out of his jacket pocket.
(b) Behind his ear.
(c) Between his teeth.
(d) Balled in his fist.

4. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?
(a) Tweed.
(b) Wool.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Cashmere.

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?
(a) Zero.
(b) Dozen.
(c) Score.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT part of the scene Tom Benecke conjures up when he imagines getting back inside his apartment?

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

3. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

4. In what location does Tom Benecke place the yellow sheet of paper just after he retrieves it from under his fingers?

5. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?

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