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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom Benecke believe will happen if his mental "barrier" (37) fails?
(a) He believes that he will have a panic attack.
(b) He believes that he will lose control of his body.
(c) He believes that he will then have to wait for Clare Benecke to return.
(d) He believes that he will die.

2. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
(a) 6 inches.
(b) 1 foot.
(c) 2 feet.
(d) 1 yard.

3. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?
(a) That she will have a maid one day.
(b) That money will be rolling in one day.
(c) That once this project is done, he will ask for reduced hours.
(d) That once this project is done, he will be able to take a vacation.

4. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?
(a) Breathing.
(b) Shouting louder.
(c) Smashing the window.
(d) Moving.

5. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?
(a) His left hand.
(b) His right hand.
(c) His ear.
(d) His face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom Benecke hear "scraping steadily along the rough bricks" (24)?

2. What does Tom Benecke admit to hearing and ignoring in the past?

3. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?

4. On what street do the Beneckes live?

5. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?

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