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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?
(a) His desk.
(b) His tired eyes.
(c) His coffee cup.
(d) His cigarette.

2. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?
(a) Between his fingers.
(b) Through veiled eyelids.
(c) Over his shoulder.
(d) Between his legs.

3. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?
(a) The voice of Clare Benecke.
(b) The slap of the curtains against the wall.
(c) The honk of a horn.
(d) The whine of an engine.

4. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
(a) 2 feet.
(b) 1 yard.
(c) 1 foot.
(d) 6 inches.

5. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?
(a) The following month.
(b) The following day.
(c) On the first of the year.
(d) The following week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What action does Tom Benecke take just after raising the window?

3. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

4. To what location had Tom Benecke carried the yellow piece of paper during "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?

5. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?

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