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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 part of Tom Benecke's body first scrapes "hard against the wall" (30), nearly causing him to fall?
(a) His ankle.
(b) His elbow.
(c) His head.
(d) His knee.

2. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?
(a) Have a good time.
(b) Be back before midnight.
(c) I love you.
(d) Please be careful.

3. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?
(a) He has it by the corner.
(b) His thumb grazes its corner.
(c) He has it between his teeth.
(d) The tip of his finger is touching it.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

5. In what room of the apartment is Tom Benecke's desk located?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The study.
(c) The living room.
(d) The bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?

2. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?

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

4. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

5. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

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