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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting the data on the escaped piece of paper?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

8. 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.

9. 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 week.
(c) The following month.
(d) The following day.

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

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

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

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

14. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?
(a) His thumb grazes its corner.
(b) The tip of his finger is touching it.
(c) He has it by the corner.
(d) He has it between his teeth.

15. What color is paper around which the story revolves?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?

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

5. What color is Clare Benecke's hair?

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