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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator describes the young woman to whom he refers as "Queenie" (5) as being "more than" (3) what?
(a) His type.
(b) Out of his league.
(c) Pretty.
(d) Enough.

2. At which register is Stokesie working throughout the story?
(a) Number 4.
(b) Number 3.
(c) Number 2.
(d) Number 6.

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

4. 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) The seams on the bra are still sharp.
(b) Her stomach is still pale.
(c) He can see tan lines above her towel.
(d) It is still bright green.

5. What is NOT an action the narrator describes as being part of the other customers' reactions to seeing the young women?
(a) Jerk.
(b) Hop.
(c) Hiccup.
(d) Jump.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the young woman's face whom he calls "Queenie" (5)?

3. The narrator likens the appearance of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5) to what object?

4. What term does the narrator use in reference to the women in hair curlers who shop in the A and P?

5. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the young women's feet?

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