Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home

Q. In paragraph 10 of the selection “Drowning in Dishes but Finding a Home,” the author supports the idea that he —

• usually chooses the simplest way to accomplish tasks

• was proud of his ability to complete the task of dishwashing stoically

• avoided facing the reality of his work habits

• is able to learn new skills and accomplish complex tasks quickly 

Read this quotation from paragraph 11 of the selection “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home.”

Jeff had a special way of running his restaurant. From a crop of teenagers, he assembled a team of employees who cared about their work—and one another.

Why does the author use a metaphor in the quotation?

• To show his fascination with farming

• To highlight the difficulty of creating a safe work environment

• To explain his awareness that he is not alone in his plight

• To express the sense of how a nurturing work environment is cultivated

Use “Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home” to answer the following question. 

In paragraph 12 of the selection, why does the author describe Pizza Hut as an “escape from home”?

• He embraces the work environment since he is affected by chronic adversity at home

• He is held hostage by his mother when he is at home since he is the oldest

• He believes Pizza Hut is a calming environment to work in

• He is intrigued by the vast amount of dishes he is required to wash

Combine:

Adkison began his professional life working at Pizza Hut.

Adkison eventually becomes an assistant news editor at The New York Times.

• Adkison began his

  professional life working

  at Pizza Hut but

  eventually becomes an

  assistant news editor at

  The New York Times.

• Adkison began his

  professional life working

  at Pizza Hut, but he

  eventually becomes an

  assistant news editor at

  The New York Times.

• Adkison began his

  professional life working

  at Pizza Hut, but

  eventually becomes an

  assistant news editor at

  The New York Times.

• Adkison began his

  professional life working

  at Pizza Hut and

  eventually becomes an

  assistant news editor at

  The New York Times.

Combine:

Adkison discusses how jobs can help teens develop workplace skills.

Adkison discusses how jobs can help teens learn life lessons.

• Adkison discusses how jobs can

  help teens develop workplace

  skills and help teens learn life

  lessons.

• Adkison discusses how jobs can

  help teens develop workplace

  skills and how jobs can help

  teens learn life lessons.

• Adkison discusses how jobs can

  help teens learn life lessons and

  develop workplace skills.

• Adkison discusses how jobs can

  help teens develop workplace

  skills and learn life lessons.