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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 action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?
(a) He lights a cigarette.
(b) He enters the ashtray.
(c) He mutters.
(d) He goes into the bathroom.

2. As Tom Benecke re-enters his apartment, he is said to be "grinning in" what emotion?
(a) Pride.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Glee.

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

4. What is the one object Tom Benecke believes will be found on him if he falls to his death?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His dog tags.
(c) The yellow sheet of paper.
(d) A few coins.

5. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had NOT played what sport in college?

2. From what location does Tom Benecke pull the implement he uses to light objects on fire?

3. What object slides "over the window ledge" and "out of sight" (15) as Tom Benecke watches?

4. What is the maximum distance Tom Benecke can get away from the window in his attempt to punch through it?

5. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?

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