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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tom Benecke is finally able to move again, he is said to move with what type of "slowness" (36)?
(a) Incredible.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Fear-soaked.
(d) Agonizing.

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

3. What adjective is used to describe the face of Clare Benecke?
(a) Plain.
(b) Simple.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Naive.

4. What is NOT a part of the mistake Tom Benecke comes to believe he has made in looking down?
(a) He should have accepted the view.
(b) He should have gotten used to the view.
(c) He should have stared down at the street.
(d) He should not have risked his life over a work goal.

5. As Tom Benecke re-enters his apartment, he is said to be "grinning in" what emotion?
(a) Triumph.
(b) Anticipation.
(c) Glee.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Tom Benecke's plan when he gets ready to leave the apartment toward the end of the story?

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

4. What emotion does Tom Benecke feel when he finally looks down from the ledge?

5. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?

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