Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket

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Which event in “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” causes Tom to panic?

Back

He sees the street below him.

Front

Example of internal conflict in “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket”

Back

Tom’s struggle to overcome his fear

Front

At the beginning of the story, what seems to be the most important thing in Tom Benecke’s life?

Back

getting a promotion at work

Front

Which event happened first in “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket”?

Back

Tom watched his wife get ready to go out alone.

Front

Which event causes Tom to go out on the ledge?

Back

Tom’s paper flies out the window.

Front

Moment of high suspense in the story: Clare leaves, Tom looks down and panics, Tom stares through the window into his living room, Tom sees the yellow paper fly out the window a second time.

Back

Tom looks down and panics.

Front

What detail becomes important to Tom’s efforts to get back into his apartment?

Back

The window is hard to open.

Front

What does Tom decide the contents of his pockets would say about him if he were to fall and die?

Back

His life had been wasted.

Front

In “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket,” what important realization does Tom have during his experience on the ledge?

Back

He wants to spend more time with his wife.

Front

What is “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” mostly about?

Back

a man whose desire for a promotion at work nearly kills him