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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?
(a) Shouting louder.
(b) Smashing the window.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Moving.

2. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?
(a) The tip of his finger is touching it.
(b) His thumb grazes its corner.
(c) He has it by the corner.
(d) He has it between his teeth.

3. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?
(a) He looks out the window.
(b) He loads his typewriter.
(c) He hugs Clare Benecke.
(d) He runs his fingers through his hair.

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

5. What feeling does Tom Benecke get when he closes his eyes while still on the ledge?
(a) He feels powerful.
(b) He feels optimistic.
(c) He feels safer.
(d) He feels confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street do the Beneckes live?

2. When a movement from Tom Benecke's desk catches his eye, what does the movement turn out to be?

3. When three objects are described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's nose, how far away are they said to be?

4. Tom Benecke draws "the full weight of his upper body forward" (43) by taking what action?

5. What color is paper around which the story revolves?

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