S1: Instantly the full load yanked Gordy towards the side of the bridge. P: But the pull of the cable was too much. Q: He could hardly feel the cable, slipping through his fingers, ripping off his gloves, and streaking over the railing like an escaping snake. R: It smashed his hands hard against the top of the railing, causing a split – second feeling of fierce pain followed by numbness. S: He held on to the cable; it had been hard work lifting it, and he did not want to have to start over again. S6: Feeling a sharp burning sensation where the cable was speeding between his things, Gordy rose on tiptoe and as he did, the slithering coil of cable tightened around his left foot and yanked him over the railing. The Proper sequence should be: A. PRQS B. QSRP C. RPQS D. SPRQ

The correct answer is: C. RPQS

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• A. PRQS

This option is incorrect because it does not follow the chronological order of events. The cable does not smash Gordy’s hands until after he has held on to it.

• B. QSRP

This option is incorrect because it does not follow the chronological order of events. Gordy does not feel a sharp burning sensation until after the cable has tightened around his left foot.

• C. RPQS

This option is correct because it follows the chronological order of events. The cable yanks Gordy towards the side of the bridge, smashes his hands against the top of the railing, and then tightens around his left foot.

• D. SPRQ

This option is incorrect because it does not follow the chronological order of events. Gordy does not rise on tiptoe until after the cable has tightened around his left foot.