The Woman Who Speaks to the Man Who has Employed Her Son

The mood of the poem is?

• disgust and anger

• optimism and hope

• sadness and despair

• Fun and laughter

What do the lines "a metallic tide rising in her mouth" suggest about the mother?

• She loved the sea

• She was vomiting

• She had throat problems

• She had a metal in her throat

What does the line "He treated all his children with equal and unbiased indifference" suggest about the father?

• He loved his children.

• He did not care for any of his children.

• He treated some better than others.

• The children were all equal in his sight.

Why do you think the mother was upset about the son's job?

• His job was dangerous

• The employer was like a father.

• The boss owed him money.

• She had high hopes for him.

Why did the mother need to buy black cloth downtown?

• She was preparing for a funeral

• She had a family reunion

• She was a bridesmaid at a wedding

• She was going on a trip

How many draws did the mother have in the partner?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1