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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 15-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that Tom Benecke stares at the yellow piece of paper for how long, willing it to fall down to the street?
(a) 1 minute.
(b) 15 seconds.
(c) 3 minutes.
(d) 30 seconds.

2. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?
(a) Tom Benecke's desk.
(b) Tom Benecke's face.
(c) The floor at her feet.
(d) Tom Benecke's typewriter.

3. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) The sun.
(b) A fly.
(c) Dry leaves.
(d) Cold air.

4. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) Newark.
(c) Portland.
(d) New York City.

5. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?
(a) Baking bread.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Perfume.
(d) Dust.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?

2. For what reason does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

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

4. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?

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

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