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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?
(a) It is too smoky.
(b) It is too cold.
(c) It is too humid.
(d) It is too hot.

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

3. What action does Tom Benecke take after walking Clare Benecke to the "front-door closet" (10)?
(a) He opens the door and looks into the hallway.
(b) He playfully shoves Clare Benecke.
(c) He mutters under his breath.
(d) He helps Clare Benecke on with her coat.

4. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?
(a) Between his fingers.
(b) Over his shoulder.
(c) Between his legs.
(d) Through veiled eyelids.

5. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) Facts.
(b) Formulas.
(c) Quotations.
(d) Figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Every fifth brick outside of Tom Benecke's living room window has an indent of what length?

2. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

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

4. When Tom Benecke presses his body against "the rough cold brick" (24), what part of his body is NOT noted to be pressed upon the brick?

5. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

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