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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 43-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is the davenport in the Beneckes' living room?
(a) Red-violet.
(b) Blue-green.
(c) Red-brown.
(d) Orange-red.

3. Tom Benecke draws "the full weight of his upper body forward" (43) by taking what action?
(a) Bending his knees.
(b) Bending his elbows.
(c) Sheer force of will.
(d) Releasing his breath.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

5. When Tom Benecke tries shouting again for the final time, what word is used to describe the way in which he shouts?
(a) Manically.
(b) Deafeningly.
(c) Desperately.
(d) Experimentally.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?

3. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?

4. What is NOT a part of the mistake Tom Benecke comes to believe he has made in looking down?

5. How many stories above the street is Tom Benecke located once he is out on the ledge?

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