Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket

What event happened 4th in "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"

• Tom falls and hangs onto the windowsill by his fingertips

• Clare says goodbye to Tom and goes to the movies without him

• A piece of paper is sucked out an open window

• Tom puts on his tweed jacket and climbs onto the ledge

• Tom breaks the window, shouting the name “Clare!”

As "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" begins, why does Tom Benecke have a guilty conscience?

• He has chosen to work instead of going out with his wife

• He knows he could be working harder

What event happened 1st in "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"

• Clare says goodbye to Tom and goes to the movies without him

• A piece of paper is sucked out an open window

• Tom puts on his tweed jacket and climbs onto the ledge

• Tom falls and hangs onto the windowsill by his fingertips

• Tom breaks the window, shouting the name “Clare!”

What event happened 5th in "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"

• Tom breaks the window, shouting the name “Clare!”

• Clare says goodbye to Tom and goes to the movies without him

• A piece of paper is sucked out an open window

• Tom puts on his tweed jacket and climbs onto the ledge

• Tom falls and hangs onto the windowsill by his fingertips

A theme is a central message or perception about life that is revealed through a literary work.

Tom would have expressed the theme for his life differently before his experience on the ledge.

Which of the following statements best expresses a theme he would write for his life at the end of the story?

• A relationship with someone you love is far more important than a career

• Make sure your windows close properly, and keep important documents safe

What is the climax of the story

• When the paper flies out the window

• when Tom's wife returns

• When Tom drops fire into the street

• When Tom busts the window

Which of the following is a 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.

What is the main conflict in 'Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket'?

• Tom's struggle to retrieve the paper from the ledge

• Tom's argument with his wife Clare

• Tom's decision to quit his job

• Tom's fear of heights

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket'?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

What does the yellow paper symbolize in the story?

• Tom's ambition and career

• Tom's relationship with Clare

• Tom's fear of failure

• Tom's desire for adventure