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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?
(a) He loads his typewriter.
(b) He hugs Clare Benecke.
(c) He runs his fingers through his hair.
(d) He looks out the window.

4. In what city do the Benneckes live?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Boston.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. 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 day.
(c) The following month.
(d) The following week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?

3. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?

4. What color is paper around which the story revolves?

5. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?

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