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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the "barrier" (37) Tom Benecke erects between his mind and body?
(a) Steel.
(b) Flimsy.
(c) Fortified.
(d) Brittle.

2. Tom Benecke is described as being "past awareness" (30) of pain in what part of his body?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His ears.
(d) His chest.

3. The theater sign Tom Benecke sees below him is said to be "blocks ahead past" (29) what street?
(a) Thirty-third.
(b) Third.
(c) Fiftieth.
(d) Sixteenth.

4. In paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?
(a) His left knee.
(b) His left anklebone.
(c) A gargoyle.
(d) The apartment window.

5. In what city does Tom Bennecke live?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York City.
(d) Los Angeles.

6. When Tom Benecke finally looks down from the ledge, he sees a sign advertising what theater?
(a) The Nederlander.
(b) The Belasco.
(c) The Beekman.
(d) Loew's Theater.

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

8. After the window closes with Tom Benecke outside, what position does he assume?
(a) He sits.
(b) He stands.
(c) He kneels.
(d) He crouches.

9. What type of coin does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break his living room window?
(a) A half dollar.
(b) A half dollar.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A quarter.

10. What verb is used to describe the plan Tom Benecke forms for the moment he is back inside his apartment?
(a) Run.
(b) Frolic.
(c) Gallivant.
(d) Skip.

11. When Tom Benecke tries shouting again for the final time, what word is used to describe the way in which he shouts?
(a) Deafeningly.
(b) Manically.
(c) Experimentally.
(d) Desperately.

12. What part of Tom Benecke's body first scrapes "hard against the wall" (30), nearly causing him to fall?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His head.
(c) His ankle.
(d) His knee.

13. What emotion does Tom Benecke feel when he finally looks down from the ledge?
(a) Awe.
(b) Terror.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Anxiety.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT a part of the mistake Tom Benecke comes to believe he has made in looking down?

3. What action takes place the moment that Tom Benecke regains his momentum toward the building wall?

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

5. In a window across the street, Tom Benecke sees "the blue-gray" (56) what?

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