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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 part of Tom Benecke's shoe does he strike against the window?
(a) The heel.
(b) The toe.
(c) The tongue.
(d) The in-step.

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

3. What is NOT a description of the types of data Tom Benecke had copied from "trade publications" (16) onto the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) Facts.
(b) Quotations.
(c) Figures.
(d) Formulas.

4. Tom Benecke draws "the full weight of his upper body forward" (43) by taking what action?
(a) Sheer force of will.
(b) Releasing his breath.
(c) Bending his knees.
(d) Bending his elbows.

5. When Tom Benecke is finally able to move again, he is said to move with what type of "slowness" (36)?
(a) Incredible.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Fear-soaked.
(d) Agonizing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does the narrator use to indicate how Tom Benecke feels about the idea of abandoning the yellow piece of paper?

2. Tom Benecke mentions to Clare what benefit in relation to his workaholic nature?

3. Tom Benecke estimates that it will be at least how long before Clare Benecke arrives back to their apartment?

4. When the window closes, it is said to "drop" (41) in what manner?

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

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