3.2: Drowning in Dishes, but Finding a Home

What role does Jeff play in Adkison’s life?

• He is a strict manager who enforces rules without exception.

• He is a mentor who teaches Adkison valuable lessons about responsibility and perseverance.

• He is a peer who shares similar experiences with Adkison.

• He is a distant figure who does not significantly influence Adkison.

How does Adkison contrast his experiences at Pizza Hut with his home life?

• A) Both environments are chaotic and unstable.

• B) His home life is supportive and nurturing, while Pizza Hut is harsh and demanding.

• C) His home life is chaotic and unstable, while Pizza Hut provides structure and support.

• D) Both environments are equally supportive and stable.

In what way does the chronological structure of the essay enhance the reader’s understanding of Adkison’s transformation?

• It creates suspense and keeps the reader engaged.

• It allows the reader to see the gradual development of his character over time.

• It focuses on different themes in each section of the essay.

• It juxtaposes different time periods to highlight contrasts.

How does Adkison’s perspective on his job change over time?

• He begins to appreciate the job for the skills it teaches him

• He continues to hate the job but tolerates it for the money

• He finds it more challenging and less rewarding

• He quits the job as soon as he can

Which of the following best describes Adkison’s initial feelings about his job at Pizza Hut?

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• Ambivalent and indifferent.

• Frustrated and resentful.

• Grateful and motivated.

How does Adkison’s job at Pizza Hut contribute to his sense of stability?

• It provides a steady income

• It allows him to escape his troubled home life

• It gives him a clear path to success and personal growth

• It helps him make new friends

In what way does the illustration accompanying the essay enhance the reader’s understanding of Adkison’s experience?

• It shows the difficulty of the tasks he performed

• It highlights the messiness of his work environment

• It emphasizes the motivation he had to move to the "make" table

• It portrays the camaraderie among the employees

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then answer part B.

Part A

Why is the detail about Adkison finding green peppers in his socks significant?

• A) It shows the thoroughness of his cleaning

• B) It highlights the unpleasant aspects of his job

• C) It emphasizes the cleanliness of the restaurant

• D) It illustrates the messiness of his home

Part B 

Which lines from the essay best support the answer to Part A?

• “I hated every minute I spent on dish duty, and I wasn’t afraid to let everyone around me know it.”

• “At home, the chore I hated most was dishes.”

•  “My heart sank every time I arrived at work and saw my name written next to ‘dishes’ on the position chart.”

• “I stayed on dish duty for weeks.”

How does Adkison's use of imagery contribute to the overall tone of the essay?

• It illustrates his initial discomfort with his work.

• It emphasizes the eventual satisfaction with his job.

• It contrasts his work environment with his home life.

• It highlights the monotony and drudgery of his work and the eventual sense of community and friendship among employees.