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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tom Benecke place the object he removes from his mouth?
(a) In his jacket pocket.
(b) In his trouser pocket.
(c) Behind his ear.
(d) Down his trousers.

2. When Tom Benecke thinks for a moment but comes up with no plan, in what way does his body react?
(a) He begins to tremble.
(b) He sheds a tear.
(c) He sweats profusely.
(d) His eyes widen.

3. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?
(a) Between his legs.
(b) Over his shoulder.
(c) Through veiled eyelids.
(d) Between his fingers.

4. On what floor of their building do the Beneckes live?
(a) The sixth.
(b) The eleventh.
(c) The ninth.
(d) The third.

5. What type of exclamation does Tom Benecke utter once he feels the yellow sheet of paper under his fingers?
(a) A giggle.
(b) A moan.
(c) A groan.
(d) A bark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is being displayed by the traffic lights Tom Benecke sees below him?

2. What kind of typewriter does Tom Benecke use?

3. When the window closes, it is said to "drop" (41) in what manner?

4. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?

5. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?

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