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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Benecke reflects that "no more" (56) than what distance away from him, there are "scores of people" (56)?
(a) 3 meters.
(b) 30 yards.
(c) 20 yards.
(d) 50 yards.

2. Tom Benecke opens his eyes very wide once he feels "a sudden rush of" (38) what?
(a) Regret.
(b) Giddiness.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Wind.

3. Onto what object does Tom Benecke hold when he reverses his backward momentum in order to save his own life?
(a) The flag pole.
(b) The narrow wood stripping of the window pane.
(c) The wide metal stripping of the window pane.
(d) The wooden frame of the metal screen.

4. When Tom Benecke again imagines getting back inside his apartment, he sees himself "clenching" (50) what objects in his hands?
(a) Tufts of the rug.
(b) The yellow sheet of paper.
(c) His hair.
(d) Flowers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Tom Benecke's body parts first encounters "emptiness" (40) while sliding along the brick?

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

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

5. What color is the davenport in the Beneckes' living room?

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