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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) One millisecond.
(b) The count of three.
(c) Many minutes.
(d) Many seconds.

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

3. What action does Tom Benecke take as he thinks about the work it had taken to cover the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) He shakes his head.
(b) He curses.
(c) He stomps his foot.
(d) He lights a cigarette.

4. When Tom Benecke considers raising his arm over his head in order to hit and break the glass, he decides it would be what kind of blow?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Girl-like.
(c) Ineffectual.
(d) Glancing.

5. What action does Clare Benecke take when she reaches the end of the hallway?
(a) She turns the corner without looking back.
(b) She trips on the carpet.
(c) She waves to Tom Benecke.
(d) She smiles over her shoulder at Tom Benecke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?

2. In a window across the street, Tom Benecke sees "the blue-gray" (56) what?

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

4. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?

5. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?

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