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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. At what item on the davenport does Tom Benecke stare?
2. What does Tom Benecke believe will happen if his mental "barrier" (37) fails?
3. After the window closes with Tom Benecke outside, what position does he assume?
4. Just before feeling his hand touching the yellow sheet of paper, Tom Benecke is taking what action?
5. When Tom Benecke again imagines getting back inside his apartment, he sees himself "clenching" (50) what objects in his hands?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reasons does Tom Benecke finally decide that he cannot possibly wait on the ledge until Clare Benecke returns home?
2. What element of the movement inside Tom Benecke's apartment shocks him?
3. What object does Tom Benecke spit out within the story?
4. In what manner does Tom Benecke find the yellow sheet of paper?
5. What is Finney's purpose for including the detail that Clare Benecke cannot open the window?
6. What causes Tom Benecke to smile even though he is still in peril?
7. What is Tom Benecke's reaction when he looks down?
8. What is the significance of Tom Benecke's act of spitting out the object that is in his mouth?
9. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, what does he see?
10. For what reason will Clare Benecke be unable to help Tom Benecke herself when she arrives home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explicate the theme of blind ambition within "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket." What is Finney's message regarding ambition that comes at any cost and how do you know?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the instances of irony within "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket," and analyze Finney’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 3
Write a critical essay about Jack Finney's story "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the story.
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