Exploring Unusual Business Scenarios

Mr. Bossman calls Frank for a meeting to discuss an important issue, metaphorically referred to as the 'elephant in the room.' The conversation touches on financial matters and past performance. Despite acknowledging Frank's strengths, Mr. Bossman ultimately decides to terminate Frank's employment, ending the meeting with a formal dismissal.

What does Mr. Bossman mean when he says 'there's an elephant in the room'?

• There is a large animal in the room.

• The room is too small.

• There is an obvious issue that no one is talking about.

• He is referring to a memory from a zoo visit.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Mr. Bossman imply when he says 'money talks'?

• Money can speak.

• Financial matters are important.

• He has a lot of money.

• Money is noisy.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does Mr. Bossman mean by 'you don't still have a chip on your shoulder, do you?'

• Frank is carrying a physical chip.

• Frank is holding a grudge.

• Frank is eating chips.

• Frank has a shoulder injury.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Mr. Bossman trying to convey when he says 'I feel like I'm beating a dead horse here'?

• He is talking about animal cruelty.

• He is discussing a past event.

• He is repeating something unnecessarily.

• He is physically hitting a horse.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Mr. Bossman mean by 'it's curtains for you, Frank'?

• Frank's time at the company is over.

• Frank is getting a promotion.

• Frank needs new curtains.

• Frank is going to a theater.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of Mr. Bossman saying 'grapes actually, I don't know if they match your carpet or anything'?

• He is concerned about interior decoration.

• He is making a joke to lighten the mood.

• He is talking about a new project.

• He is offering Frank grapes.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3