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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?
(a) Remington Avenue.
(b) Knickerbocker Avenue.
(c) Lexington Avenue.
(d) Jefferson Avenue.

2. In what way must Tom Benecke look at the windows of the apartment building across the street?
(a) With his hand mirror.
(b) By casting his gaze upward.
(c) In the reflection of his own window.
(d) Over his shoulder.

3. The theater sign Tom Benecke sees below him is said to be "blocks ahead past" (29) what street?
(a) Third.
(b) Sixteenth.
(c) Fiftieth.
(d) Thirty-third.

4. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?
(a) He takes off his shoes.
(b) He recites the alphabet aloud.
(c) He prays.
(d) He takes deep breaths of cold air.

5. What color is the rug of the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Brown.
(d) Gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom Benecke shout when he is trying to get the attention of passersby below?

2. What part(s) of Tom Benecke's body strikes the windowsill when the window closes?

3. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?

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

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

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