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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before Tom Benecke says, "Got to get this done though" (5), what gesture does he make?
(a) He loads his typewriter.
(b) He runs his fingers through his hair.
(c) He hugs Clare Benecke.
(d) He looks out the window.

2. Of what material is the clothing made that Tom Benecke dons just before venturing out onto the ledge?
(a) Tweed.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Wool.
(d) Cashmere.

3. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Growing.
(d) Tempting.

4. What color is paper around which the story revolves?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Pink.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

5. What verb is used to describe the action of the door when Tom Benecke starts "to close the door" (11)?
(a) Protests.
(b) Resists.
(c) Complains.
(d) Squeaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what floor of their building do the Beneckes live?

2. At the start of the story, Tom Benecke complains about what aspect of the room in which he is spending time?

3. What thought does the narrator describe as being difficult for Tom Benecke to "escape" (18)?

4. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?

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

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