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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what location had Tom Benecke carried the yellow piece of paper during "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) The public library.
(b) The zoo.
(c) The park.
(d) The coffee shop.

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

3. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?
(a) The thought that he and Clare are behind on the bills.
(b) The thought that he must differentiate himself from the other young men in his company.
(c) The thought that he is afraid of heights.
(d) The thought that his wife might be out with another man.

4. What is NOT an object Tom Benecke considers using in order to retrieve his escaped piece of paper?
(a) A shower rod.
(b) A fireplace poker.
(c) A broom.
(d) A mop.

5. On what floor of their building do the Beneckes live?
(a) The ninth.
(b) The eleventh.
(c) The third.
(d) The sixth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

5. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?

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