LTS - Day 1

While often glancing up at the clock, Mrs. Maloney is waiting for...

• 1. her children to come home from school.

• 2. her Amazon order.

• 3. her husband to come home from work.

• 4. her groceries to be delivered.

How would you describe Mary Maloney at the beginning of this story?

• 1. a strong and independent woman who does not rely on a relationship for happiness.

• 2. a shrewd business woman who will do anything to rise to the top.

• 3. a doting (loving) housewife who is most happy when with her husband.

Mary is...

• 1. a teacher

• 2. an acrobat

• a student in college

• 3. pregnant

When the clock said ten minutes to five, she began to listen, and a few moments later, punctually as always, she heard the car tires on the stones outside, the car door closing, footsteps passing the window, the key turning in the lock.

What is the meaning of the word, "punctually?"

• 1. satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

• 2. acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed

• 3. enjoy to excess

• 4. completely happy and contented

What is Mr. Maloney's job?

• 1. Minister

• 2. Police detective

• 3. Stock broker

• 4. Butcher

What is Mr. Maloney's usual habit for dinner on a Thursday night?

• 1. They eat lamb together.

• 2. They have friends over for dinner.

• 3. They usually went out for dinner.

• 4. They host a game night.

What is the point of view of this story?

• 1. First person

• 2. Second person

• 3. Third person limited

• 4. Third person omniscient