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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What objects does Tom Benecke light on fire?
(a) Pieces of junk mail.
(b) A series of candle wicks.
(c) Work notes.
(d) His socks.

2. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?
(a) He has it between his teeth.
(b) His thumb grazes its corner.
(c) The tip of his finger is touching it.
(d) He has it by the corner.

3. Tom Benecke decides that if he is going to punch through the glass, he will need to do what?
(a) To drive the punch from his shoulder.
(b) To stand on one foot.
(c) To tuck his thumb inside his fist.
(d) To close his eyes in order to avoid flying glass shards.

4. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?
(a) Leather.
(b) Tweed.
(c) Canvas.
(d) Patent leather.

5. What word does Tom Benecke say as he slams his fist into the living room window?
(a) Clare.
(b) Love.
(c) Success.
(d) Please.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke coming home and "glancing up to see him" (52) on the other side of the window, what word is used to indicate his position?

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

3. What is NOT part of the scene Tom Benecke conjures up when he imagines getting back inside his apartment?

4. Onto what object does Tom Benecke hold when he reverses his backward momentum in order to save his own life?

5. Tom Benecke believes that if his attempt to break the window with his own body does not work, he will what?

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