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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Immediately after Tom Benecke thinks about how many months it would take to reconstruct the yellow sheet of paper, he takes what action in relation to the window ledge?
(a) He sits down on the window ledge.
(b) He puts his ear to the window ledge.
(c) He strikes his fist onto the window ledge.
(d) He places a pencil onto the window ledge.

2. What color is Clare Benecke's hair?
(a) Light brown and almost blonde.
(b) Blonde and almost white.
(c) Dark brown and almost black.
(d) Red.

3. The narrator states that Tom Benecke stares at the yellow piece of paper for how long, willing it to fall down to the street?
(a) 3 minutes.
(b) 1 minute.
(c) 30 seconds.
(d) 15 seconds.

4. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?
(a) Through veiled eyelids.
(b) Over his shoulder.
(c) Between his fingers.
(d) Between his legs.

5. What does Tom Benecke hear "scraping steadily along the rough bricks" (24)?
(a) The brim of his hat.
(b) His stockinged feet.
(c) The toes of his shoes.
(d) The buttons of his coat.

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

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

8. In what city does the narrative of the story take place?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) New York City.
(c) Portland.
(d) Newark.

9. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?
(a) Looms.
(b) Retreats.
(c) Reposes.
(d) Beckons.

10. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?
(a) The slap of the curtains against the wall.
(b) The whine of an engine.
(c) The honk of a horn.
(d) The voice of Clare Benecke.

11. When Clare appears "at the end of the hallway" (4), what is she wearing?
(a) Slacks and a blouse.
(b) A slip.
(c) A dress.
(d) Nothing.

12. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?
(a) His tired eyes.
(b) His cigarette.
(c) His desk.
(d) His coffee cup.

13. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?
(a) A crab.
(b) A tadpole.
(c) A spider.
(d) A scorpion.

14. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
(a) 2 feet.
(b) 1 yard.
(c) 6 inches.
(d) 1 foot.

15. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?
(a) A breakfast nook.
(b) A desk.
(c) A secretary.
(d) A dining room table.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?

2. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?

3. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?

5. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?

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