2. According to the narrator, the young women are walking in what way as they move about the store?
(a) In a zig-zag pattern.
(b) Against the usual traffic.
(c) Counter-clockwise.
(d) Clockwise.

3. The narrator describes the young women in the store as being "without" (2) what item?
(a) A pushcart.
(b) A trolley.
(c) A chaperone.
(d) A basket.

4. What does the narrator describe as the source of the bleached appearance of the hair of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5)?
(a) Peroxide.
(b) Sun and wind.
(c) Saltwater.
(d) Sun and salt.

5. What is NOT a piece of evidence the narrator cites when he hypothesizes that one of the young women has just bought a new swimsuit?
(a) He can see tan lines above her towel.
(b) It is still bright green.
(c) The seams on the bra are still sharp.
(d) Her stomach is still pale.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says that from the front doors of the A and P, he can see about how many "old free-loaders tearing up the street" (10) at any given time?

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

3. On what day of the week does the story take place?

4. In what is Queenie's hair styled?

5. What is NOT an action the narrator describes as being part of the other customers' reactions to seeing the young women?

(see the answer key)

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