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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the young women picks up a package of what before putting it back?
(a) Tampons.
(b) Clam dip.
(c) Tea.
(d) Cookies.

2. The young woman on whom the narrator first focuses is wearing a green what?
(a) Visor.
(b) Towel.
(c) Dress.
(d) Bathing suit.

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

4. In what is Queenie's hair styled?
(a) In a pixie cut.
(b) In a bob.
(c) In a loose braid.
(d) In a loose bun.

5. 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)?
(a) Bee.
(b) Doorbell.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Fluorescent light bulb.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator is working with his back to what object throughout the story?

2. How does the narrator describe the lights inside the A and P?

3. The tallest young woman in the group has what type of hair?

4. 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?

5. The narrator uses what word to describe the reactions of the other customers as they catch sight of the young women in the store?

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