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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?
(a) A yardstick.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His hand.
(d) A pencil.

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

3. When Tom Benecke presses his body against "the rough cold brick" (24), what part of his body is NOT noted to be pressed upon the brick?
(a) The left side of his face.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Chest.
(d) His nose.

4. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Just after 7.
(b) Just after 8.
(c) Just before 7.
(d) Just before 6.

5. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?
(a) In the living room.
(b) In the bathroom.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the kitchen.

6. 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 cold.
(b) It is too hot.
(c) It is too humid.
(d) It is too smoky.

7. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?
(a) Jefferson Avenue.
(b) Lexington Avenue.
(c) Knickerbocker Avenue.
(d) Remington Avenue.

8. What action does Tom Benecke take after walking Clare Benecke to the "front-door closet" (10)?
(a) He helps Clare Benecke on with her coat.
(b) He mutters under his breath.
(c) He playfully shoves Clare Benecke.
(d) He opens the door and looks into the hallway.

9. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?
(a) Score.
(b) Zero.
(c) Five.
(d) Dozen.

10. What action does Tom Benecke take just after raising the window?
(a) He curses.
(b) He sweeps the floor.
(c) He adds a note to the yellow sheet of paper.
(d) He dusts off his hands.

11. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don just before he ventures out onto the ledge?
(a) A hat.
(b) A jacket.
(c) Gloves.
(d) A scarf.

12. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?
(a) Coffee stains.
(b) Clare Benecke's handwriting.
(c) Typewritten paragraphs.
(d) Tom Benecke's handwriting.

13. 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) 30 seconds.
(b) 3 minutes.
(c) 15 seconds.
(d) 1 minute.

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

15. How many stories above the street is Tom Benecke located once he is out on the ledge?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the face of Clare Benecke?

2. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?

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

4. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?

5. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?

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