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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) Moving.
(b) Breathing.
(c) Smashing the window.
(d) Shouting louder.

2. What object within the Beneckes' apartment is NOT described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's "nose" (44)?
(a) His papers.
(b) His desk.
(c) His typewriter.
(d) His slippers.

3. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Lacrosse.
(d) Football.

4. Tom Benecke sees his reflection in what surface that alerts him to the location of the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) The window of the apartment across the street.
(b) His living room window.
(c) His glasses.
(d) His champagne glass.

5. What color is being displayed by the traffic lights Tom Benecke sees below him?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow, changing to red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?

2. When Tom Benecke again imagines getting back inside his apartment, he sees himself "clenching" (50) what objects in his hands?

3. What part of Tom Benecke's shoe does he strike against the window?

4. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?

5. What action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?

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