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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) He kneels.
(b) He sits.
(c) He crouches.
(d) He stands.

2. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?
(a) Growing.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Tempting.
(d) Depressed.

3. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?
(a) Three yards.
(b) One yard.
(c) One meter.
(d) Four feet.

4. On what street is the place located at which Tom Benecke had spent "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) Sixth Avenue.
(b) Third Avenue.
(c) Fifth Avenue.
(d) Fourth Avenue.

5. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?
(a) The thought that he is afraid of heights.
(b) The thought that his wife might be out with another man.
(c) The thought that he must differentiate himself from the other young men in his company.
(d) The thought that he and Clare are behind on the bills.

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

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

8. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?
(a) On the first of the year.
(b) The following month.
(c) The following week.
(d) The following day.

9. What adjective is used to describe the face of Clare Benecke?
(a) Plain.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Naive.
(d) Simple.

10. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

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

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

14. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

15. For what reason does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) She is going to see a movie.
(b) She is going to dinner with a friend.
(c) She is going to the grocery store.
(d) She is going to work.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. On what floor of their building do the Beneckes live?

4. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?

5. When Clare appears "at the end of the hallway" (4), what is she wearing?

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