Multiple Choice

1. B (Paragraph 8)

2. B (Paragraph 31)

3. A (Paragraph 23)

4. D (Paragraph 29)

5. C (Various paragraphs)

6. C (Paragraphs 68 and 69)

7. A (Paragraph 29)

8. D (Paragraph 71)

9. B (Paragraph 71)

Long Answer

1. Lexington Avenue shows the setting, in the heart of Manhattan, and helps the reader understand Tom’s ambition at the beginning of the story. He spent “four long Saturday afternoons” studying consumer habits at the grocery store in order to put together the project that he hopes will get him ahead in the office. (Paragraph 16) However, when he is on the ledge, the sight of the avenue terrifies him, and nobody responds to his attempts to attract attention.