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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?
(a) The Nederlander.
(b) The Beekman.
(c) Loew's Theater.
(d) The Belasco.

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

4. 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 sheds a tear.
(c) His eyes widen.
(d) He begins to tremble.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Just before feeling his hand touching the yellow sheet of paper, Tom Benecke is taking what action?

2. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke returning home to find him outside, he describes her face using what two adjectives?

3. What color is the rug of the Beneckes' apartment?

4. What type of exclamation does Tom Benecke utter once he feels the yellow sheet of paper under his fingers?

5. What adjective is used to describe the "edging" (41) of Tom Benecke's window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusion does Tom Benecke reach about the act of looking down?

2. What is the setting of the story and how does it affect the story's mood?

3. What is Finney's purpose for including the detail that Clare Benecke cannot open the window?

4. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, what does he see?

5. What is Tom Benecke's reaction when he looks down?

6. Tom Benecke decides in Paragraph 31 that he must not faint. What method does he employ to attain this aim?

7. For what reason will Clare Benecke be unable to help Tom Benecke herself when she arrives home?

8. What object does Tom Benecke spit out within the story?

9. In what position does Tom Benecke end up when the window closes?

10. Imagining what scene causes Tom Benecke to lose his feelings of calm as he looks through his apartment window?

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