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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the living room.

2. What action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?
(a) He lights a cigarette.
(b) He goes into the bathroom.
(c) He enters the ashtray.
(d) He mutters.

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

4. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?
(a) Urine.
(b) New paint.
(c) New carpet.
(d) Floor wax.

5. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?
(a) His cigarette.
(b) His coffee cup.
(c) His desk.
(d) His tired eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?

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

3. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

4. How many stories above the street is Tom Benecke located once he is out on the ledge?

5. Immediately after Tom Benecke interacts with the window ledge in some way, he takes what action?

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