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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?
(a) That she will have a maid one day.
(b) That money will be rolling in one day.
(c) That once this project is done, he will be able to take a vacation.
(d) That once this project is done, he will ask for reduced hours.

3. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
(a) 1 foot.
(b) 6 inches.
(c) 1 yard.
(d) 2 feet.

4. How many stories above the street is Tom Benecke located once he is out on the ledge?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

5. What object slides "over the window ledge" and "out of sight" (15) as Tom Benecke watches?
(a) The piece of carbon paper.
(b) The love note from Clare Benecke.
(c) Clare Benecke's necklace.
(d) The yellow sheet of paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?

2. On what street is the place located at which Tom Benecke had spent "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?

3. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?

4. Where does Tom Benecke place the object he removes from his mouth?

5. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

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