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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 cold.
(b) It is too hot.
(c) It is too smoky.
(d) It is too humid.

2. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?
(a) Four feet.
(b) One meter.
(c) One yard.
(d) Three yards.

3. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?
(a) Tom Benecke's face.
(b) Tom Benecke's desk.
(c) The floor at her feet.
(d) Tom Benecke's typewriter.

4. 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 curses.
(d) He sweeps the floor.

5. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting the data on the escaped piece of paper?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?

2. When Clare appears "at the end of the hallway" (4), what is she wearing?

3. The narrator describes Tom Benecke as a man who looks like he had played what sport in college?

4. What is NOT a sound Tom Benecke hears while Clare Benecke is still home?

5. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?

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