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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 room of the apartment is Tom Benecke's desk located?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The study.
(c) The living room.
(d) The kitchen.

2. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?
(a) Three yards.
(b) One yard.
(c) Four feet.
(d) One meter.

3. For what reason does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) She is going to the grocery store.
(b) She is going to see a movie.
(c) She is going to work.
(d) She is going to dinner with a friend.

4. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) The count of three.
(b) One millisecond.
(c) Many minutes.
(d) Many seconds.

5. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?
(a) I love you.
(b) Have a good time.
(c) Please be careful.
(d) Be back before midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a sound Tom Benecke hears while Clare Benecke is still home?

2. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?

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

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

5. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?

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