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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?
(a) A pencil.
(b) His shoe.
(c) A yardstick.
(d) His hand.

2. What is NOT a sound Tom Benecke hears while Clare Benecke is still home?
(a) The buttons of his jacket scraping against bricks.
(b) The click of Clare's high heels.
(c) The slap of the curtains against the wall.
(d) The clang of coat-hangers.

3. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?
(a) To own at least twenty stores.
(b) To be a powerful man.
(c) To the very top.
(d) To be a very wealthy man.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?
(a) He will hurry to the elevator.
(b) He will give up and begin his research again.
(c) He will race down the stairs.
(d) He will try to get someone's attention below.

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?
(a) Five.
(b) Dozen.
(c) Zero.
(d) Score.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?

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

3. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?

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

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

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