Edgar Kunz reads "Salvage"

The transcript is a poem from the book 'Tap Out', dedicated to the author's mother. It reflects on the author's past experiences, including summer labor, various jobs, and the economic struggles faced by the family. The narrative paints a vivid picture of life in industrial towns, the challenges of living in modest conditions, and the resilience of the author's mother in managing financial hardships.

What kind of jobs did the narrator mention having in the first section of the poem?

• Working in a factory and teaching art

• Serving tables and teaching economics

• Managing a store and teaching history

• Driving a taxi and working in a law firm

Which New England towns are mentioned in the poem?

• Providence, Newport, Warwick, Cranston

• Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston

• Weymouth, Bridgeport, Lowell, Worcester

• Boston, Cambridge, Springfield, Hartford

What does the narrator describe about the third-floor walkup?

• It had modern amenities and a spacious layout

• It was a luxurious apartment with a great view

• It was a newly renovated space with hardwood floors

• It had cracked plaster and single-pane windows

How did the narrator's family manage their finances?

• By investing in stocks and bonds

• By using coupons and WIC checks

• By running a small business

• By renting out extra rooms

What does the narrator recall about the afternoons during childhood?

• They were busy with school and homework

• They stretched on into no kind of heaven

• They were spent in a quiet library

• They were filled with outdoor games and fun