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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what position does Tom Benecke pause when he stares at the yellow piece of paper, willing it to fall to the street?
(a) He stands.
(b) He kneels.
(c) He sits.
(d) He crouches.

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

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

5. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?
(a) His thumb grazes its corner.
(b) The tip of his finger is touching it.
(c) He has it by the corner.
(d) He has it between his teeth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?

3. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

4. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?

5. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?

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