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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tom Benecke imagines Clare Benecke coming home and "glancing up to see him" (52) on the other side of the window, what word is used to indicate his position?
(a) Crouched.
(b) Cross-legged.
(c) Knelt.
(d) Stood.

2. Once the object is outside, it first lands on a ledge how far below the Beneckes' window?
(a) One meter.
(b) One yard.
(c) Four feet.
(d) Three yards.

3. When he realizes that no one below has heard his cries, Tom Benecke feels that he has to try what?
(a) Smashing the window.
(b) Moving.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Shouting louder.

4. Of what type of material are Tom Benecke's shoes crafted?
(a) Canvas.
(b) Patent leather.
(c) Leather.
(d) Tweed.

5. Tom Benecke sees his reflection in what surface that alerts him to the location of the yellow sheet of paper?
(a) The window of the apartment across the street.
(b) His living room window.
(c) His champagne glass.
(d) His glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What street does Tom Benecke see "stretched out for miles ahead" (28) when he finally looks down?

2. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?

3. The windows in the apartment building across the street are what shape?

4. In order to "save his life" (31), Tom Benecke takes what action when he believes he may faint?

5. What part(s) of Tom Benecke's body strikes the windowsill when the window closes?

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