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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?
(a) A shoelace.
(b) His necktie.
(c) The yellow sheet of paper.
(d) The sleeve of his tweed jacket.

2. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?
(a) Floor wax.
(b) Urine.
(c) New paint.
(d) New carpet.

3. Tom Benecke begins to "tremble violently" (29) just after he sees "himself" (29) in what way?
(a) As being flesh and blood.
(b) From Clare Benecke's perspective.
(c) Externally.
(d) As having a mortal soul.

4. What is NOT part of the scene Tom Benecke conjures up when he imagines getting back inside his apartment?
(a) Lying down on his back on the floor.
(b) Spreading his arms wide.
(c) Striding through the living room.
(d) Hugging Clare Benecke.

5. What scent causes Tom Benecke to be tempted to accompany Clare Benecke outside of the apartment?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Baking bread.
(c) Dust.
(d) Perfume.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a characteristic Tom Benecke imagines his apartment to be when he conjures the image in his mind?

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

3. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?

4. On what street do the Beneckes live?

5. What does Tom Benecke admit to hearing and ignoring in the past?

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