Occupational Prep

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of work does Paul do?

• lawyer

• construction worker

• doctor

• garbage man

What is the main theme of the passage about Paul's routine after work?

• A) Cleanliness and order

• B) Adventure and excitement

• C) Laziness and neglect

• D) Creativity and innovation

Which word best describes Alice's attitude towards cleanliness?

• A) Indifferent

• B) Obsessive

• C) Relaxed

• D) Careless

What does the phrase 'presentable' imply in the context of the passage?

• A) Ready to be seen

• B) Ready to leave

• C) Ready to sleep

• D) Ready to work

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Alice would have a fit'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

What is the significance of the garbage bag in the passage?

• A) It symbolizes Paul's carelessness

• B) It represents Alice's control

• C) It shows the routine of cleanliness

• D) It indicates Paul's laziness

What can be inferred about Paul's feelings towards Alice's rules?

• A) He resents them

• B) He appreciates them

• C) He is indifferent

• D) He is confused by them

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Paul and Alice?

• A) Strained and distant

• B) Cooperative and understanding

• C) Competitive and hostile

• D) Indifferent and detached

What does the word 'muddy' suggest about Paul's work environment?

• A) It is clean and tidy

• B) It is wet and dirty

• C) It is dry and dusty

• D) It is organized and neat

What is the tone of the passage?

• A) Humorous

• B) Serious

• C) Light-hearted

• D) Sarcastic