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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Immediately after Tom Benecke interacts with the window ledge in some way, he takes what action?
(a) He shrugs.
(b) He wrings his hands.
(c) He cries.
(d) He curses.

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

3. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?
(a) I love you.
(b) Please be careful.
(c) Have a good time.
(d) Be back before midnight.

4. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had NOT played what sport in college?
(a) Football.
(b) Lacrosse.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Track.

5. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) One millisecond.
(b) The count of three.
(c) Many minutes.
(d) Many seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?

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

3. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

4. What action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?

5. Tom Benecke wants to change the fact that his name is currently "a name on" (18) what object?

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