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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 57-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?
(a) A breakfast nook.
(b) A desk.
(c) A secretary.
(d) A dining room table.

2. What does Tom Benecke do with the objects once he lights them on fire?
(a) He puts them on the fire escape.
(b) He holds them against the window frame.
(c) He drops them to the street below.
(d) He places them on the brick ledge.

3. What is NOT something Tom Benecke relates to the reader about his "own project" (10)?
(a) It will earn him a guaranteed raise.
(b) It could be postponed.
(c) The boss may read the report stemming from it over the weekend.
(d) It has not yet been announced at the office.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?

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

3. Tom Benecke begins to "tremble violently" (29) just after he sees "himself" (29) in what way?

4. For what reason does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

5. What adjective is used to describe the face of Clare Benecke?

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