Question

In "The Tally Stick," what did the speaker do every time he and his wife had a fight?

1) Notched a stick
2) Wrote a letter
3) Bought a gift
4) Sang a song

Answer 1

The poem 'The Tally Stick' by Jarold Ramsey does not offer any information that suggests the speaker took any of the provided actions in response to fights with his wife.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the poem "The Tally Stick" by Jarold Ramsey, the speaker describes a stick that they use to record significant events in their marriage, like a ledger or timeline of their relationship. This stick holds marks for all the important memories including their joyful moments and the challenges they've faced together. However, there is no indication in the poem that the speaker notches the stick as a response to tiffs or arguments. Therefore, the answer to the question regarding the speaker's action in response to a fight with his wife is not explicitly stated in the poem, which suggests that none of the provided options is accurate.