Understanding 'Empty Places, Chapter 52, Into the Flames'

The transcript describes a quiet evening at home with Blissy and Lula, set against a backdrop of a frigid day with gray skies. The calm is disrupted by Daddy's arrival, who is intoxicated and upset about the size of moonshine jars. The narrator reflects on the need to have a conversation with Daddy, as previous attempts to address the issue through Myrtle have failed.

What activity is Blissy engaged in while sitting by the fire?

• Cradling Lula

• Knitting a sweater

• Writing a letter

• Reading a book

What does the narrator find difficult about the quiet house?

• The absence of Pick

• The unfinished chores

• The noise from outside

• The lack of warmth

What weather change is described before Daddy's arrival?

• A sunny day turning cloudy

• A warm day turning cold

• A rainy day turning dry

• A windy day turning calm

What is Daddy's complaint when he arrives home?

• The fire is out

• The food is cold

• The jars are too short

• The house is messy

What does the narrator consider doing after talking to Myrtle fails?

• Asking Blissy for help

• Ignoring the situation

• Talking to Daddy

• Leaving the house