The Regulars Fiction

What is the meaning of wistfully in paragraph 12?

• A. With anxiety

• B. With relief

• C. With sadness

• D. With curiosity

The author includes this figurative language to show that the —

• customers come in and out of the deli at a steady pace

• new customers got wet from the firefighters’ hoses at the festival

• number of customers at the deli has become manageable

• customers are upset at first but calm by the time they leave

Eric’s actions at the end of the story are significant because they reveal that he —

• has learned that working in the deli is more fun than being with friends

• understands that his parents deserve to rest before they return to work

• is ready to accept more responsibilities at the deli

• realizes the importance of loyal customers

What is Eric’s main conflict in the story? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

The first-person point of view of the story allows the reader to understand the —

• actions of only the regulars at the deli

• narrator’s changing perspective on the busy deli

• reasons the narrator’s parents are not at the deli

• inner thoughts of the customers at the deli

Which sentence from the story best expresses its theme?

• A. “We have to take care of our regulars because they’re part of what makes Sam’s Deli a special place.”

• B. Personally, I didn’t think it would hurt for some of our regulars to try a new restaurant every now and then—or at least consider ordering a different type of sandwich.

• C. “Your dad and I appreciate your help.”

• D. I took orders and made sandwiches while they kept the restaurant clean and visited with customers.

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