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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?
(a) A half dollar.
(b) A half dollar.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A quarter.

2. When Tom Benecke thinks for a moment but comes up with no plan, in what way does his body react?
(a) He sweats profusely.
(b) He begins to tremble.
(c) His eyes widen.
(d) He sheds a tear.

3. When a movement from Tom Benecke's desk catches his eye, what does the movement turn out to be?
(a) A mouse.
(b) Cigarette smoke.
(c) The oven timer.
(d) The ceiling fan.

4. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the glass with the "heel of his hand" (48)?
(a) His arm rebounds from the glass.
(b) The window shatters.
(c) He drops the yellow sheet of paper.
(d) A crack forms in the glass.

5. 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) Knelt.
(b) Cross-legged.
(c) Crouched.
(d) Stood.

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

7. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke returning home to find him outside, he describes her face using what two adjectives?
(a) Surprised and terrified.
(b) Bewildered and flabbergasted.
(c) Astounded and frightened.
(d) Worried and desperate.

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

9. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the window with his shoe?
(a) A thin crack forms in the glass.
(b) He nearly falls to his death.
(c) He drops his shoe.
(d) The pane rattles.

10. The windows in the apartment building across the street are what shape?
(a) Oval.
(b) Rectangular.
(c) Square.
(d) Circular.

11. What action does Tom Benecke imagine Clare Benecke taking just before "glancing up" (52) at him outside the window?
(a) Distractedly looking through the mail.
(b) Closing the door behind her.
(c) Noticing his cigarette butt.
(d) Looking at his blank memorandum.

12. In a window across the street, Tom Benecke sees "the blue-gray" (56) what?
(a) Flicker of a television screen.
(b) Flame in a fireplace.
(c) Glow of a neon sign.
(d) Hue of loneliness.

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

14. Tom Benecke reflects that "no more" (56) than what distance away from him, there are "scores of people" (56)?
(a) 3 meters.
(b) 30 yards.
(c) 20 yards.
(d) 50 yards.

15. What is NOT a physical ailment Tom Benecke is experiencing by the time he considers the length of time before Clare Benecke's arrival?
(a) His knees hurt.
(b) His face is sunburned.
(c) His thigh muscles are tired.
(d) His hands are stiff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Tom Benecke's shoe does he strike against the window?

2. In what location does Tom Benecke place the yellow sheet of paper just after he retrieves it from under his fingers?

3. The theater sign Tom Benecke sees below him is said to be "blocks ahead past" (29) what street?

4. How much of Tom Benecke's mind at one point knows that he is "going to fall" (40)?

5. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?

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