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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What emotion does Tom Benecke feel when he finally looks down from the ledge?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Awe.
(c) Terror.
(d) Curiosity.

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

4. What action does Tom Benecke take as he thinks about the work it had taken to cover the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) He shakes his head.
(b) He lights a cigarette.
(c) He stomps his foot.
(d) He curses.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tom Benecke uses a reflection to locate the yellow piece of paper, where is it?

2. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?

3. On what floor of their building do the Beneckes live?

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

5. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the window with his shoe?

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