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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) His nose.
(c) Chest.
(d) Stomach.

2. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had NOT played what sport in college?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Lacrosse.
(c) Football.
(d) Track.

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

4. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?
(a) Cashmere.
(b) Wool.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Tweed.

5. Every fifth brick outside of Tom Benecke's living room window has an indent of what length?
(a) Half an inch.
(b) Three inches.
(c) Three millimeters.
(d) One inch.

6. What is NOT something Tom Benecke relates to the reader about his "own project" (10)?
(a) It has not yet been announced at the office.
(b) The boss may read the report stemming from it over the weekend.
(c) It could be postponed.
(d) It will earn him a guaranteed raise.

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

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

9. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

10. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?
(a) He believes that he will receive no direct benefit.
(b) He believes that he will receive a promotion.
(c) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.
(d) He believes that he will receive a raise.

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?
(a) He runs his fingers through his hair.
(b) He loads his typewriter.
(c) He looks out the window.
(d) He hugs Clare Benecke.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what position does Tom Benecke pause when he stares at the yellow piece of paper, willing it to fall to the street?

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

3. What word does the narrator use to describe the number of "other young men in his company" (18)?

4. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?

5. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

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