Quiz: The Work You Do, the Person You Are

What are the most likely reasons the narrator works for “Her”? Select TWO correct answers.

• To earn money for personal expenses

• To feel adultlike and necessary to her parents

• To acquire modern household appliances

• To gain approval and admiration from "Her"

• To challenge societal mindsets through literature

In paragraph 3, why does the narrator start to refuse some of “Her” offers?

• Her mother advises her against accepting hand-me-downs

• She dislikes the quality of “Her” clothes

• She finds them too expensive

• She wants to save money for other purchases

What is the effect of the author mentioning the Hoover vacuum cleaner in paragraph 1?

• To highlight the narrator’s unfamiliarity with modern appliances

• To emphasize the luxury items in “Her” house

• To critique the maintenance of household equipment

• To suggest the narrator’s growing interest in home appliances

What does the narrator learn from her father’s advice in paragraph 6?

• To value her job more than her family

• To prioritize her family over her job

• To negotiate for better pay at work

• To seek employment with better benefits

Which sentence best summarizes Morrison’s attitude towards work in the essay?

• A) Work is a means to earn money but does not define a person.

• B) Work should be enjoyable and fulfilling.

• C) Work is essential for social status and self-worth.

• D) Work should be pursued regardless of personal sacrifice.

What is the purpose of the ellipsis (...) used in paragraph 4?

• To indicate a pause in the narrator’s speech

• To show hesitation or uncertainty in the narrator’s thoughts

• To suggest the continuation of an unfinished thought

• To mark the end of a quoted statement

What does the narrator compare her work to in paragraph 6?

• A chore

• A burden

• A challenge

• A responsibility

How does Morrison’s use of contrasts in the essay contribute to its overall theme?

• A) By highlighting the narrator’s changing attitudes towards work

• B) By emphasizing differences in social and economic status

• C) By illustrating the narrator’s personal growth and maturity

• D) By criticizing societal expectations of labor and employment

Which of the following best describes the structure of Morrison’s essay?

• A) Chronological order

  
  

• B) Cause and effect

• C) Problem and solution

• D) Compare and contrast

What is the value of work for Morrison? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.