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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 city do the Benneckes live?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Boston.

2. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) Facts.
(b) Quotations.
(c) Formulas.
(d) Figures.

3. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?
(a) The whine of an engine.
(b) The slap of the curtains against the wall.
(c) The honk of a horn.
(d) The voice of Clare Benecke.

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

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?
(a) The left side of his face.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Chest.
(d) His nose.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?

4. What action does Tom Benecke take after walking Clare Benecke to the "front-door closet" (10)?

5. What action does Clare Benecke take when she reaches the end of the hallway?

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