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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 43-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?
(a) Paris.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) London.
(d) New York City.

2. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?
(a) A fly.
(b) The sun.
(c) Cold air.
(d) Dry leaves.

3. Tom Benecke opens his eyes very wide once he feels "a sudden rush of" (38) what?
(a) Regret.
(b) Wind.
(c) Giddiness.
(d) Sorrow.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

5. When Tom Benecke uses a reflection to locate the yellow piece of paper, where is it?
(a) Hanging out of his jacket pocket.
(b) Behind his ear.
(c) Between his teeth.
(d) Balled in his fist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?

2. What is the nature of Tom Benecke's innovative idea concerning the grocery business?

3. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?

4. 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?

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

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