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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is NOT a characteristic Tom Benecke imagines his apartment to be when he conjures the image in his mind?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Warm.
(c) Full of guests.
(d) Incredibly spacious.

3. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?
(a) Many seconds.
(b) One millisecond.
(c) The count of three.
(d) Many minutes.

4. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?
(a) He believes that he will receive a raise.
(b) He believes that he will receive a promotion.
(c) He believes that he will become a partner in the company.
(d) He believes that he will receive no direct benefit.

5. What does Tom Benecke admit to hearing and ignoring in the past?
(a) Yells for help.
(b) Sirens.
(c) Screams.
(d) Shouts in the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

2. The narrator states that Tom Benecke stares at the yellow piece of paper for how long, willing it to fall down to the street?

3. What does Tom Benecke feel on his face when he ducks his head under the window and looks outside?

4. Tom Benecke reflects that "no more" (56) than what distance away from him, there are "scores of people" (56)?

5. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, he sees the scene below him through the perspective of what frame?

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