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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 a promotion.
(b) He believes that he will receive a raise.
(c) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.
(d) He believes that he will receive no direct benefit.

3. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?
(a) Tom Benecke's face.
(b) Tom Benecke's typewriter.
(c) The floor at her feet.
(d) Tom Benecke's desk.

4. 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 kitchen.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) In the closet.

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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) Stomach.
(b) His nose.
(c) The left side of his face.
(d) Chest.

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

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

12. 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) 15 seconds.
(b) 3 minutes.
(c) 1 minute.
(d) 30 seconds.

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

14. What action does Clare Benecke take when she reaches the end of the hallway?
(a) She smiles over her shoulder at Tom Benecke.
(b) She waves to Tom Benecke.
(c) She turns the corner without looking back.
(d) She trips on the carpet.

15. On what street do the Beneckes live?
(a) Kensington Avenue.
(b) Miller Avenue.
(c) Knickerbocker Avenue.
(d) Lexington Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?

2. For what reason does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

3. What color is Clare Benecke's hair?

4. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?

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

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