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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?
(a) The apartment window.
(b) A gargoyle.
(c) His left knee.
(d) His left anklebone.

2. What color is the rug of the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Green.
(b) Gray.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Brown.

3. What is NOT a characteristic Tom Benecke imagines his apartment to be when he conjures the image in his mind?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Warm.
(c) Incredibly spacious.
(d) Full of guests.

4. What verb is used to describe the plan Tom Benecke forms for the moment he is back inside his apartment?
(a) Skip.
(b) Gallivant.
(c) Frolic.
(d) Run.

5. The "fear of" what is said to course through Tom Benecke's "nerves and muscles" (39) at one point in the narrative?
(a) The dark.
(b) Death.
(c) Failure.
(d) Heights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke sees his reflection in what surface that alerts him to the location of the yellow sheet of paper?

2. Tom Benecke opens his eyes very wide once he feels "a sudden rush of" (38) what?

3. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the glass with the "heel of his hand" (48)?

4. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?

5. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?

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