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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?
(a) Dust.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Baking bread.

2. 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.

3. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Wool.
(c) Cashmere.
(d) Tweed.

4. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?
(a) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.
(b) He believes that he will receive a raise.
(c) He believes that he will receive no direct benefit.
(d) He believes that he will receive a promotion.

5. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) In the closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?

2. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?

3. What is NOT an object Tom Benecke considers using in order to retrieve his escaped piece of paper?

4. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?

5. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?

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