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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 action does Clare Benecke take when she reaches the end of the hallway?
(a) She waves to Tom Benecke.
(b) She trips on the carpet.
(c) She turns the corner without looking back.
(d) She smiles over her shoulder at Tom Benecke.

2. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?
(a) Squeaks.
(b) Complains.
(c) Protests.
(d) Resists.

3. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?
(a) Clare Benecke's handwriting.
(b) Typewritten paragraphs.
(c) Coffee stains.
(d) Tom Benecke's handwriting.

4. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?
(a) That money will be rolling in one day.
(b) That she will have a maid one day.
(c) That once this project is done, he will be able to take a vacation.
(d) That once this project is done, he will ask for reduced hours.

5. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?
(a) He will give up and begin his research again.
(b) He will try to get someone's attention below.
(c) He will race down the stairs.
(d) He will hurry to the elevator.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street do the Beneckes live?

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

3. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?

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

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?

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