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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?
(a) London.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York City.

2. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?
(a) To the very top.
(b) To own at least twenty stores.
(c) To be a powerful man.
(d) To be a very wealthy man.

3. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?
(a) He prays.
(b) He recites the alphabet aloud.
(c) He takes off his shoes.
(d) He takes deep breaths of cold air.

4. In what room of the apartment is Tom Benecke's desk located?
(a) The study.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The living room.
(d) The bedroom.

5. In what location does Tom Benecke place the yellow sheet of paper just after he retrieves it from under his fingers?
(a) On the fire escape.
(b) Between his teeth.
(c) In his jacket pocket.
(d) Into the corner of his living room window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object within the Beneckes' apartment is NOT described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's "nose" (44)?

2. What verb is used to describe the plan Tom Benecke forms for the moment he is back inside his apartment?

3. What part(s) of Tom Benecke's body strikes the windowsill when the window closes?

4. What adjective is used to describe the "barrier" (37) Tom Benecke erects between his mind and body?

5. What is NOT a physical ailment Tom Benecke is experiencing by the time he considers the length of time before Clare Benecke's arrival?

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