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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 15-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) Newark.
(c) Portland.
(d) New York City.

2. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Just before 7.
(b) Just after 7.
(c) Just after 8.
(d) Just before 6.

3. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?
(a) Lacrosse.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Football.
(d) Basketball.

4. What is NOT something Tom Benecke relates to the reader about his "own project" (10)?
(a) The boss may read the report stemming from it over the weekend.
(b) It will earn him a guaranteed raise.
(c) It has not yet been announced at the office.
(d) It could be postponed.

5. 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) Fifth Avenue.
(c) Sixth Avenue.
(d) Third Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Every fifth brick outside of Tom Benecke's living room window has an indent of what length?

2. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?

3. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don just before he ventures out onto the ledge?

4. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?

5. In what position does Tom Benecke pause when he stares at the yellow piece of paper, willing it to fall to the street?

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