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

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
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.
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