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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The narrator states that Tom Benecke stares at the yellow piece of paper for how long, willing it to fall down to the street?
(a) 15 seconds.
(b) 3 minutes.
(c) 1 minute.
(d) 30 seconds.

4. What does Tom Benecke shout when he is trying to get the attention of passersby below?
(a) Please.
(b) Help.
(c) Hey.
(d) Police.

5. Immediately after Tom Benecke thinks about how many months it would take to reconstruct the yellow sheet of paper, he takes what action in relation to the window ledge?
(a) He sits down on the window ledge.
(b) He places a pencil onto the window ledge.
(c) He strikes his fist onto the window ledge.
(d) He puts his ear to the window ledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling does Tom Benecke get when he closes his eyes while still on the ledge?

2. What color is paper around which the story revolves?

3. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?

4. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?

5. What action does Tom Benecke take after walking Clare Benecke to the "front-door closet" (10)?

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