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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?
(a) He looks out the window.
(b) He hugs Clare Benecke.
(c) He runs his fingers through his hair.
(d) He loads his typewriter.

2. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?
(a) Growing.
(b) Tempting.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Depressed.

3. Immediately after Tom Benecke thinks about how many months it would take to reconstruct the yellow sheet of paper, he takes what action in relation to the window ledge?
(a) He puts his ear to the window ledge.
(b) He sits down on the window ledge.
(c) He places a pencil onto the window ledge.
(d) He strikes his fist onto the window ledge.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?

2. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?

3. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?

4. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?

5. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?

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