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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 Tom Benecke tries shouting again for the final time, what word is used to describe the way in which he shouts?
(a) Manically.
(b) Deafeningly.
(c) Desperately.
(d) Experimentally.

2. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) Dry leaves.
(b) A fly.
(c) Cold air.
(d) The sun.

3. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?
(a) His face.
(b) His left hand.
(c) His right hand.
(d) His ear.

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

5. When Tom Benecke again imagines getting back inside his apartment, he sees himself "clenching" (50) what objects in his hands?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Tufts of the rug.
(c) His hair.
(d) The yellow sheet of paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?

2. What kind of typewriter does Tom Benecke use?

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

4. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?

5. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?

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