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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 57-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action does Tom Benecke take just after raising the window?
(a) He adds a note to the yellow sheet of paper.
(b) He dusts off his hands.
(c) He sweeps the floor.
(d) He curses.

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

3. What does Tom Benecke do with the objects once he lights them on fire?
(a) He holds them against the window frame.
(b) He places them on the brick ledge.
(c) He drops them to the street below.
(d) He puts them on the fire escape.

4. Which body part belonging to Tom Benecke smacks down beside the window as the window closes?
(a) His ear.
(b) His left hand.
(c) His face.
(d) His right hand.

5. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?
(a) Leather.
(b) Patent leather.
(c) Canvas.
(d) Tweed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the glass with the "heel of his hand" (48)?

2. When Tom Benecke presses his body against "the rough cold brick" (24), what part of his body is NOT noted to be pressed upon the brick?

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

4. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?

5. For what reason does Tom Benecke put his shoe back on after it fails to shatter the window?

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