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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Every fifth brick outside of Tom Benecke's living room window has an indent of what length?
(a) Three inches.
(b) One inch.
(c) Half an inch.
(d) Three millimeters.

2. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) The sun.
(b) Cold air.
(c) Dry leaves.
(d) A fly.

3. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?
(a) He has an idea for a marketing campaign.
(b) He has an idea for a new display method.
(c) He has an idea to put bar codes on all grocery items.
(d) He has an idea to host a contest for the customers.

4. 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 is afraid of heights.
(c) The thought that his wife might be out with another man.
(d) The thought that he must differentiate himself from the other young men in his company.

5. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?
(a) Lexington Avenue.
(b) Knickerbocker Avenue.
(c) Jefferson Avenue.
(d) Remington Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?

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

3. What action does Tom Benecke take as he thinks about the work it had taken to cover the yellow sheet of paper?

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?

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

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