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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What adjective is used to describe the "edging" (41) of Tom Benecke's window?
(a) Dilapidated.
(b) Solid.
(c) Grooved.
(d) Puttyless.

3. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?
(a) Clare Benecke's handwriting.
(b) Typewritten paragraphs.
(c) Tom Benecke's handwriting.
(d) Coffee stains.

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

5. Tom Benecke begins to "tremble violently" (29) just after he sees "himself" (29) in what way?
(a) From Clare Benecke's perspective.
(b) As having a mortal soul.
(c) Externally.
(d) As being flesh and blood.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?

4. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?

5. In what position does Tom Benecke pause when he stares at the yellow piece of paper, willing it to fall to the street?

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