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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What color is paper around which the story revolves?
(a) Pink.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

4. What does Tom Benecke admit to hearing and ignoring in the past?
(a) Yells for help.
(b) Screams.
(c) Sirens.
(d) Shouts in the night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?

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

3. What is NOT part of the scene Tom Benecke conjures up when he imagines getting back inside his apartment?

4. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?

5. Just before feeling his hand touching the yellow sheet of paper, Tom Benecke is taking what action?

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