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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 29-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?
(a) 8.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

4. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?
(a) He has an idea for a new display method.
(b) He has an idea to put bar codes on all grocery items.
(c) He has an idea for a marketing campaign.
(d) He has an idea to host a contest for the customers.

5. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?
(a) The floor at her feet.
(b) Tom Benecke's face.
(c) Tom Benecke's typewriter.
(d) Tom Benecke's desk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke opens his eyes very wide once he feels "a sudden rush of" (38) what?

2. What adjective is used to describe the "edging" (41) of Tom Benecke's window?

3. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

4. Which of Tom Benecke's body parts first encounters "emptiness" (40) while sliding along the brick?

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

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