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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 29-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what piece of furniture does Tom Benecke sit at the beginning of the story?
(a) A breakfast nook.
(b) A secretary.
(c) A dining room table.
(d) A desk.

2. What is NOT something Tom Benecke relates to the reader about his "own project" (10)?
(a) It will earn him a guaranteed raise.
(b) It has not yet been announced at the office.
(c) It could be postponed.
(d) The boss may read the report stemming from it over the weekend.

3. On what street is the place located at which Tom Benecke had spent "a dozen lunch hours and early evenings" (16)?
(a) Third Avenue.
(b) Sixth Avenue.
(c) Fourth Avenue.
(d) Fifth Avenue.

4. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
(a) 1 foot.
(b) 6 inches.
(c) 1 yard.
(d) 2 feet.

5. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?
(a) That once this project is done, he will be able to take a vacation.
(b) That money will be rolling in one day.
(c) That once this project is done, he will ask for reduced hours.
(d) That she will have a maid one day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom Benecke shout when he is trying to get the attention of passersby below?

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

3. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?

4. At what time does Tom Benecke plan to give the project report to his boss?

5. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?

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