1. The narrator likens the appearance of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5) to what object?
(a) A flaming hot coal.
(b) A nugget of gold.
(c) A sheet of metal.
(d) A speck of dust.

2. On what day of the week does the story take place?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Tuesday.

3. The young woman to whom the narrator refers as "Queenie" (5) puts what part of her foot down firmly as she walks around the store?
(a) The ball of her foot.
(b) Her toes.
(c) Her instep.
(d) Her heel.

4. Where is Stokesie located in relation to the narrator?
(a) With his back to him.
(b) Two registers away.
(c) Beside him.
(d) Facing him.

5. The narrator states that the "free-loaders" (10) arrive when what object has broken yet again?
(a) The sewer.
(b) The telephone grid.
(c) The water main.
(d) The power grid.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator asks the reader in reference to females, "Do you really think there's a mind in there or just a buzz like a" what "in a glass jar" (2)?

2. How old is Stokesie?

3. When the narrator rings up a customer's item twice, she "starts giving" (2) him what?

4. The narrator says that from the front doors of the A and P, he can see what kind of church?

5. The narrator does not see the young women until they are over by what food item?

(see the answer key)

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