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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Just before 7.
(b) Just after 8.
(c) Just after 7.
(d) Just before 6.

3. How many Saturday afternoons had Tom Benecke spent collecting data at the grocery store?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

4. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that his innovative idea is perfect for unveiling in what season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?

2. "The air from the building hallway" (10) smells of what?

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

4. For what length of time does Tom Benecke actually believe that he is "going to abandon the yellow sheet" (17)?

5. What action does Tom Benecke take just after dusting off his hands?

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