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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 29-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) One millisecond.
(b) The count of three.
(c) Many minutes.
(d) Many seconds.

2. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?
(a) Looms.
(b) Beckons.
(c) Retreats.
(d) Reposes.

3. Immediately after Tom Benecke interacts with the window ledge in some way, he takes what action?
(a) He cries.
(b) He wrings his hands.
(c) He shrugs.
(d) He curses.

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

5. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what location had Tom Benecke carried the yellow piece of paper during "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?

2. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?

3. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?

4. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?

5. What is NOT a characteristic Tom Benecke imagines his apartment to be when he conjures the image in his mind?

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