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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Toward what object does Clare Benecke direct her gaze as she tells Tom Benecke that he "works too much" and "to hard" (6)?
2. How many months would it take Tom Benecke to reconstruct everything that is on the yellow sheet of paper?
3. What animal does Jack Finney use to describe the way in which Tom Benecke shuffles along?
4. How far below the bottom of Tom Benecke's living room window is the ledge located?
5. Before Tom Benecke pushes the door closed, he hears what sound?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way does the physical description of the exterior of Tom Benecke's apartment dovetail with the theme of isolation?
2. What, if any, direct benefit does Tom Benecke believe he will receive in exchange for his idea for a new method of display?
3. What does the yellow sheet of paper symbolize?
4. What kinds of implements does Tom Benecke consider in his quest to reach the yellow sheet of paper from his window?
5. What event occurs that causes Tom Benecke to bang his head against the building wall, nearly leading to his death?
6. What is the setting of the story "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket," and how is the setting used to amplify suspense?
7. Discuss how Finney employs sensory details as a means to create suspense.
8. How is irony present within Tom Benecke's feeling about the idea of abandoning the yellow sheet of paper?
9. Why and how does Finney portray forward momentum as a negative force within business?
10. For what reason does Tom Benecke feel that he needs to finish his work project quickly?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trace the characterization arc of Tom Benecke’s character throughout the story, focusing on Finney’s use of characterization methods and how they connect to his intended messages.
Essay Topic 2
What messages does Jack Finney's story "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" send about family bonds, and what themes does Finney employ in order to send these messages to the reader?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the instances of irony within "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket," and analyze Finney’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.
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