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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. When Tom Benecke imagines himself falling, he sees what object getting caught and causing his demise?
2. In paragraph 41, Tom Benecke's right foot smashes into what object?
3. The theater sign Tom Benecke sees below him is said to be "blocks ahead past" (29) what street?
4. Tom Benecke opens his eyes very wide once he feels "a sudden rush of" (38) what?
5. What part of Tom Benecke's body first scrapes "hard against the wall" (30), nearly causing him to fall?
Short Essay Questions
1. Tom Benecke decides in Paragraph 31 that he must not faint. What method does he employ to attain this aim?
2. What causes Tom Benecke to smile even though he is still in peril?
3. What objects does Tom Benecke use in an attempt to break the window?
4. What is the significance of Tom Benecke's act of spitting out the object that is in his mouth?
5. What is the impetus for Tom Benecke's realization that he is still holding the yellow sheet of paper between his teeth?
6. Describe the way in which canine-involved language is used within the story and for what purpose.
7. What is Tom Benecke's reaction when he looks down?
8. When Tom Benecke finally looks down, what does he see?
9. What is the setting of the story and how does it affect the story's mood?
10. In what manner does Tom Benecke find the yellow sheet of paper?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
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
Discuss Finney’s messages about guilt and responsibility within "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket."
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