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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?
(a) The Nederlander.
(b) Loew's Theater.
(c) The Belasco.
(d) The Beekman.

2. What does Tom Benecke believe will happen if his mental "barrier" (37) fails?
(a) He believes that he will then have to wait for Clare Benecke to return.
(b) He believes that he will have a panic attack.
(c) He believes that he will die.
(d) He believes that he will lose control of his body.

3. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?
(a) Knickerbocker Avenue.
(b) Remington Avenue.
(c) Lexington Avenue.
(d) Jefferson Avenue.

4. What part of Tom Benecke's body first scrapes "hard against the wall" (30), nearly causing him to fall?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His knee.
(d) His head.

5. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?
(a) Squeaks.
(b) Protests.
(c) Complains.
(d) Resists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?

2. In what city do the Benneckes live?

3. What color is being displayed by the traffic lights Tom Benecke sees below him?

4. In paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?

5. When Tom Benecke is finally able to move again, he is said to move with what type of "slowness" (36)?

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