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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 thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?
(a) The thought that he is afraid of heights.
(b) The thought that his wife might be out with another man.
(c) The thought that he must differentiate himself from the other young men in his company.
(d) The thought that he and Clare are behind on the bills.

2. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?
(a) It is too hot.
(b) It is too cold.
(c) It is too humid.
(d) It is too smoky.

3. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) Dry leaves.
(b) The sun.
(c) A fly.
(d) Cold air.

4. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) 1.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What adjective is used to describe Tom Beneckes fingers as they grip the window strippping?
(a) Clawlike.
(b) Vicelike.
(c) White-knuckled.
(d) Sweaty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?

2. What type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?

3. What feeling does Tom Benecke get when he closes his eyes while still on the ledge?

4. Just before feeling his hand touching the yellow sheet of paper, Tom Benecke is taking what action?

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

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