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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 Clare appears "at the end of the hallway" (4), what is she wearing?
(a) A dress.
(b) Slacks and a blouse.
(c) A slip.
(d) Nothing.

2. When Tom Benecke is finally able to move again, he is said to move with what type of "slowness" (36)?
(a) Fear-soaked.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Incredible.
(d) Agonizing.

3. What is NOT a way in which Tom Benecke's hands are described as he stands on the ledge?
(a) Desperately rigid.
(b) Barely functioning.
(c) Cold.
(d) Numb.

4. Tom Benecke is described as being "past awareness" (30) of pain in what part of his body?
(a) His ankle.
(b) His ears.
(c) His chest.
(d) His eyes.

5. Tom Benecke refers to his method of concentrating on moving one body part at a time as a what?
(a) A trick.
(b) An idea.
(c) A technique.
(d) A last ditch effort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?

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

3. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

4. Onto what object does Tom Benecke hold when he reverses his backward momentum in order to save his own life?

5. What action does Clare Benecke take when she reaches the end of the hallway?

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