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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) 20 yards.
(b) 30 yards.
(c) 50 yards.
(d) 3 meters.

2. Onto what object does Tom Benecke hold when he reverses his backward momentum in order to save his own life?
(a) The flag pole.
(b) The narrow wood stripping of the window pane.
(c) The wooden frame of the metal screen.
(d) The wide metal stripping of the window pane.

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

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

5. What adjective is used to describe the "edging" (41) of Tom Benecke's window?
(a) Solid.
(b) Dilapidated.
(c) Grooved.
(d) Puttyless.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?

3. What amount of "disappointment" (51) does Tom Benecke feel when the coin does not break the window?

4. The "fear of" what is said to course through Tom Benecke's "nerves and muscles" (39) at one point in the narrative?

5. What emotion does Tom Benecke feel when he finally looks down from the ledge?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what manner does Tom Benecke find the yellow sheet of paper?

2. What objects does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break the window?

3. What is the significance of Tom Benecke's act of spitting out the object that is in his mouth?

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

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

6. Describe the way in which canine-involved language is used within the story and for what purpose.

7. What is the impetus for Tom Benecke's realization that he is still holding the yellow sheet of paper between his teeth?

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

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

10. What causes Tom Benecke to smile even though he is still in peril?

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