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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action takes place the moment that Tom Benecke regains his momentum toward the building wall?
(a) His chest touches the windowsill.
(b) He throws the yellow sheet of paper down to the street below.
(c) His forehead touches the windowsill.
(d) His elbow touches the yellow sheet of paper.

2. What does Tom Benecke believe will happen if his mental "barrier" (37) fails?
(a) He believes that he will then have to wait for Clare Benecke to return.
(b) He believes that he will lose control of his body.
(c) He believes that he will have a panic attack.
(d) He believes that he will die.

3. Tom Benecke begins to "tremble violently" (29) just after he sees "himself" (29) in what way?
(a) As having a mortal soul.
(b) Externally.
(c) As being flesh and blood.
(d) From Clare Benecke's perspective.

4. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?
(a) His right hand.
(b) His face.
(c) His ear.
(d) His left hand.

5. What object within the Beneckes' apartment is NOT described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's "nose" (44)?
(a) His desk.
(b) His typewriter.
(c) His slippers.
(d) His papers.

6. What amount of "disappointment" (51) does Tom Benecke feel when the coin does not break the window?
(a) None.
(b) Very little.
(c) A great deal.
(d) An appropriate amount.

7. What object does Tom Benecke spit out during the story?
(a) A corner of the yellow sheet of paper.
(b) A plug of chewing tobacco.
(c) A mint.
(d) A piece of gum.

8. For what reason does Tom Benecke put his shoe back on after it fails to shatter the window?
(a) His footing is uneven with one shoe off.
(b) He has no hope that the shoe will ever shatter the window.
(c) His sock has no traction.
(d) His foot is cold.

9. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?
(a) Patent leather.
(b) Canvas.
(c) Leather.
(d) Tweed.

10. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke coming home and "glancing up to see him" (52) on the other side of the window, what word is used to indicate his position?
(a) Stood.
(b) Cross-legged.
(c) Crouched.
(d) Knelt.

11. Tom Benecke is described as being "past awareness" (30) of pain in what part of his body?
(a) His ankle.
(b) His ears.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His chest.

12. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that once he is back inside his apartment, he will "release" (50) what?
(a) His feelings.
(b) His pet hamster.
(c) His ambitions.
(d) A scream.

13. What color is the davenport in the Beneckes' living room?
(a) Red-violet.
(b) Blue-green.
(c) Orange-red.
(d) Red-brown.

14. What does Tom Benecke shout when he is trying to get the attention of passersby below?
(a) Please.
(b) Hey.
(c) Help.
(d) Police.

15. What is NOT a way in which Tom Benecke's hands are described as he stands on the ledge?
(a) Desperately rigid.
(b) Cold.
(c) Barely functioning.
(d) Numb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tom Benecke place the object he removes from his mouth?

2. When Tom Benecke thinks for a moment but comes up with no plan, in what way does his body react?

3. When the window closes, it is said to "drop" (41) in what manner?

4. What type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?

5. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?

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