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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 57-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?
(a) The Beekman.
(b) Loew's Theater.
(c) The Nederlander.
(d) The Belasco.

3. What part of Tom Benecke's body is said to be "protruding over Lexington Avenue" (68) just prior to his attempt at punching through the window?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His right leg.
(c) His left leg.
(d) His foot.

4. What color is being displayed by the traffic lights Tom Benecke sees below him?
(a) Yellow, changing to red.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

5. When Tom Benecke uses a reflection to locate the yellow piece of paper, where is it?
(a) Between his teeth.
(b) Behind his ear.
(c) Hanging out of his jacket pocket.
(d) Balled in his fist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke sees his reflection in what surface that alerts him to the location of the yellow sheet of paper?

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

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

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

5. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?

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