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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 object does Tom Benecke use to weigh down the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) A paper weight.
(b) A book of stamps.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A rock.

2. With how much conviction does Tom Benecke believe that if his attempt to break the window with his body fails, he will fall to his death?
(a) He feels doubtful.
(b) He feels unsure.
(c) He feels dubious.
(d) He feels certain.

3. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?
(a) Loew's Theater.
(b) The Beekman.
(c) The Nederlander.
(d) The Belasco.

4. To what location had Tom Benecke carried the yellow piece of paper during "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) The zoo.
(b) The park.
(c) The public library.
(d) The coffee shop.

5. How much of Tom Benecke's mind at one point knows that he is "going to fall" (40)?
(a) A sliver.
(b) A portion.
(c) A fraction.
(d) The majority of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?

2. How many windows in the apartment building across the street are lit up?

3. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the glass with the "heel of his hand" (48)?

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that once he is back inside his apartment, he will "release" (50) what?

5. Every fifth brick outside of Tom Benecke's living room window has an indent of what length?

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