Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket

How does DeMille (the author) create and develop the primary mood of the story? Use at least two specific examples from the text.

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What does Tom's yellow paper have written all over it, and what do you think that paper symbolizes? Be specific.

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Compare Tom's choice to stay home at the beginning of the story to what he chooses at the very end. How has his experience changed him? Use specific details to support your answer.

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"Contents of the dead man's pockets, he thought, one sheet of paper bearing penciled notations - ________________."

• incomprehensible

• projection

• discarding

• confirmation

"His arm _________ from the pane, his body tottering. He knew he didn't dare strike a harder blow."

• exhalation

• imperceptibly

• rebounded

• interminable

What event happened 2nd in "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"

• A piece of paper is sucked out an open window

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

• 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 3rd in "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"

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

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

• A piece of paper is sucked out an open window

• Tom falls and hangs onto the windowsill by his fingertips

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

How does the author create and develop the primary mood of the story? Use at least two specific examples from the text.

• By using suspenseful language and detailed descriptions

• By focusing on character dialogue and humor

• By incorporating historical context and facts

• By using a first-person narrative style

What does Tom's yellow paper have written all over it, and what do you think that paper symbolizes? Be specific.

• It has mathematical calculations and symbolizes Tom's ambition

• It has a grocery list and symbolizes daily chores

• It has a love letter and symbolizes romance

• It has a poem and symbolizes creativity

Compare Tom's choice to stay home at the beginning of the story to what he chooses at the very end. How has his experience changed him? Use specific details to support your answer.

• He becomes more ambitious and career-focused

• He realizes the importance of family and personal life

• He decides to move to a new city for a fresh start

• He becomes more reclusive and isolated