Narrator's Journey and Emotions

The speaker shares their emotional journey of returning home after spending time on Vancouver Island. They express joy in reuniting with family but also reflect on the simplicity and freedom experienced on the island. The speaker discusses the contrast between the responsibilities at home and the simpler life on the island, ultimately feeling the pull of family and making the decision to return home.

What is the narrator most excited about upon returning home?

• Meeting old friends

• Starting a new job

• Seeing their children

• Going on a vacation

What lasting impact did the narrator's experience on Vancouver Island have?

• A fear of the wilderness

• A dislike for city life

• A sense of simplicity

• A new business idea

What does the narrator miss about Vancouver Island?

• The shopping centers

• The busy city life

• The simplicity and solitude

• The local cuisine

What are some of the responsibilities the narrator faces at home?

• Building a new house

• Managing a business and caring for children

• Learning a new language

• Traveling frequently

What was the main responsibility on Vancouver Island?

• Maintaining a garden

• Socializing with neighbors

• Attending meetings

• Feeding oneself and staying warm

What does the narrator feel about the complexity of life back home?

• It is simpler than expected

• It is more complex than life on the island

• It is exactly the same

• It is less demanding

What prompted the narrator to realize they needed to return home?

• A letter from a friend

• A feeling that their children needed them

• A call from their boss

• A change in weather

What emotion did the narrator feel when they realized their children needed them?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Guilt

• Relief

How does the narrator feel about their decision to return home?

• Conflicted

• Indifferent

• Regretful

• Content

What does the narrator dip in vanilla yogurt?

• A fruit

• A cookie

• A piece of bread

• A piece of salmon