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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tom Benecke place the object he removes from his mouth?
(a) Behind his ear.
(b) In his jacket pocket.
(c) Down his trousers.
(d) In his trouser pocket.

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

3. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?
(a) Smashing the window.
(b) Moving.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Shouting louder.

4. Tom Benecke draws "the full weight of his upper body forward" (43) by taking what action?
(a) Releasing his breath.
(b) Bending his knees.
(c) Bending his elbows.
(d) Sheer force of will.

5. 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.

6. What is NOT a part of the mistake Tom Benecke comes to believe he has made in looking down?
(a) He should have gotten used to the view.
(b) He should have stared down at the street.
(c) He should not have risked his life over a work goal.
(d) He should have accepted the view.

7. What adjective is used to describe the "barrier" (37) Tom Benecke erects between his mind and body?
(a) Steel.
(b) Flimsy.
(c) Fortified.
(d) Brittle.

8. When the window closes, it is said to "drop" (41) in what manner?
(a) Noisily.
(b) Silently.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Shudderingly.

9. What color is being displayed by the traffic lights Tom Benecke sees below him?
(a) Yellow, changing to red.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

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

11. In paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?
(a) His left anklebone.
(b) His left knee.
(c) A gargoyle.
(d) The apartment window.

12. What part of Tom Benecke's shoe does he strike against the window?
(a) The tongue.
(b) The toe.
(c) The in-step.
(d) The heel.

13. When Tom Benecke is finally able to move again, he is said to move with what type of "slowness" (36)?
(a) Agonizing.
(b) Incredible.
(c) Fear-soaked.
(d) Terrible.

14. Tom Benecke estimates that it will be at least how long before Clare Benecke arrives back to their apartment?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 30 minutes.

15. In what way must Tom Benecke look at the windows of the apartment building across the street?
(a) Over his shoulder.
(b) With his hand mirror.
(c) By casting his gaze upward.
(d) In the reflection of his own window.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Tom Benecke's body parts first encounters "emptiness" (40) while sliding along the brick?

2. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?

3. Tom Benecke is described as being "past awareness" (30) of pain in what part of his body?

4. What does Tom Benecke realize that Clare Benecke has always had to do whenever she has wanted the living room window opened?

5. What does Tom Benecke believe will happen if his mental "barrier" (37) fails?

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