Salzman’s description of Stella as “wild, without shame,” and “like an animal” most clearly reflects:

The recurring imagery of bread and food throughout the narrative primarily symbolizes:

Salzman’s mysterious appearances and disappearances, combined with his wife’s cryptic comments, establish him as:

Salzman’s extreme reaction upon seeing Leo choose Stella’s photograph stems from:

The frequent references to food and eating throughout the story function primarily to:

The “magic barrel” as the story’s central metaphor most accurately represents:

The metaphor comparing Leo’s scattered studies to “pages torn from a book, strewn over the city” most directly suggests:

The narrative’s use of the phrase “weep sore” and “tears of blood” most effectively conveys:

The social dynamics between Potter and his bride on the train reveal:

Scratchy Wilson’s character serves as a representation of: