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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action does Tom Benecke take as he thinks about the work it had taken to cover the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) He stomps his foot.
(b) He lights a cigarette.
(c) He shakes his head.
(d) He curses.

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

3. 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 humid.
(c) It is too smoky.
(d) It is too hot.

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

5. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) Quotations.
(b) Facts.
(c) Figures.
(d) Formulas.

6. What is NOT an object Tom Benecke considers using in order to retrieve his escaped piece of paper?
(a) A fireplace poker.
(b) A shower rod.
(c) A broom.
(d) A mop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?
(a) He will race down the stairs.
(b) He will give up and begin his research again.
(c) He will try to get someone's attention below.
(d) He will hurry to the elevator.

14. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?
(a) Urine.
(b) Floor wax.
(c) New carpet.
(d) New paint.

15. 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) 15 seconds.
(c) 3 minutes.
(d) 1 minute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of typewriter does Tom Benecke use?

2. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?

3. Once Tom Benecke finally makes physical contact with the yellow sheet, in what way is the action described?

4. In what location is Clare when she replies to Tom Benecke's query about going out alone?

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

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