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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don just before he ventures out onto the ledge?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A hat.
(c) Gloves.
(d) A scarf.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?

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

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

4. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?

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

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