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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 15-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?
(a) He will hurry to the elevator.
(b) He will give up and begin his research again.
(c) He will race down the stairs.
(d) He will try to get someone's attention below.

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?
(a) 3 minutes.
(b) 1 minute.
(c) 15 seconds.
(d) 30 seconds.

3. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?
(a) Beckons.
(b) Reposes.
(c) Looms.
(d) Retreats.

4. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?
(a) It is too humid.
(b) It is too smoky.
(c) It is too hot.
(d) It is too cold.

5. In what city do the Benneckes live?
(a) Boston.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

2. What adjective is used to describe the face of Clare Benecke?

3. What level of success is Tom Benecke intent on pursuing within the grocery store field?

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

5. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?

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