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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 43-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a sound Tom Benecke hears while Clare Benecke is still home?
(a) The slap of the curtains against the wall.
(b) The click of Clare's high heels.
(c) The clang of coat-hangers.
(d) The buttons of his jacket scraping against bricks.

2. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke returning home to find him outside, he describes her face using what two adjectives?
(a) Surprised and terrified.
(b) Bewildered and flabbergasted.
(c) Worried and desperate.
(d) Astounded and frightened.

3. Tom Benecke thinks to himself that if the yellow piece of paper does fall to the street, he will take what action?
(a) He will try to get someone's attention below.
(b) He will hurry to the elevator.
(c) He will give up and begin his research again.
(d) He will race down the stairs.

4. What object within the Beneckes' apartment is NOT described as being a certain length away from Tom Benecke's "nose" (44)?
(a) His slippers.
(b) His papers.
(c) His desk.
(d) His typewriter.

5. What color is the rug of the Beneckes' apartment?
(a) Brown.
(b) Gray.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What verb is used to indicate the way in which the "projecting wall" (25) interacts with Tom Benecke as he moves toward it?

2. What are the final words Tom Benecke says to Clare Benecke before she leaves the apartment?

3. In what position does Tom Benecke pause when he stares at the yellow piece of paper, willing it to fall to the street?

4. What happens when Tom Benecke strikes the window with his shoe?

5. How many windows in the apartment building across the street are lit up?

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