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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. The piece of paper "beside the typewriter" (1) is covered with what?
2. The ledge onto which Tom Benecke ventures is "about as wide as the length of" (20) what?
3. At what time does Clare leave the Beneckes' apartment?
4. At what object does Clare Benecke look as she tells Tom Benecke that he works too hard?
5. What is the one direct benefit Tom Benecke believes he will receive as a result of the company liking his innovative idea?
Short Essay Questions
1. What kinds of implements does Tom Benecke consider in his quest to reach the yellow sheet of paper from his window?
2. Why and how does Finney portray forward momentum as a negative force within business?
3. Describe the miscalculations Tom Benecke makes when he is preparing to go outside.
4. What article of clothing does Tom Benecke don before climbing out of his living room window?
5. Describe the character of Tom Benecke.
6. What does the yellow sheet of paper symbolize?
7. In what way does the physical description of the exterior of Tom Benecke's apartment dovetail with the theme of isolation?
8. Discuss details of the story suggesting that Tom Benecke knows the choice he is making to stay home is the wrong one?
9. What types of information are written upon the yellow sheet of paper?
10. Discuss the use of the sound motif within the first section of the story.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Research the 1950s in relation to the business world and create a claim linking the historical context of the story "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" with one of its main messages.
Essay Topic 2
Look carefully at the passages of the story that describe the relationship between Tom and Clare Benecke. What is Finney’s purpose for portraying the relationship in the manner that he does?
Essay Topic 3
How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within "Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket," and what is the Finney's message regarding these themes?
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