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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 is NOT an object Tom Benecke considers using in order to retrieve his escaped piece of paper?
(a) A broom.
(b) A mop.
(c) A fireplace poker.
(d) A shower rod.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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 hot.
(b) It is too humid.
(c) It is too smoky.
(d) It is too cold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

3. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?

4. What object slides "over the window ledge" and "out of sight" (15) as Tom Benecke watches?

5. 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?

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