1. The narrator uses what word to describe the reactions of the other customers as they catch sight of the young women in the store?
(a) Hilarious.
(b) Extreme.
(c) Embarrassing.
(d) Shocking.

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

3. What kind of pattern does the floor at the A and P have?
(a) Houndstooth.
(b) Striped.
(c) Checkerboard.
(d) Gingham.

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

5. To what animal does the narrator compare his customers when discussing how they react to seeing the girls in the store?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Mules.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Donkeys.

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 many young women walk into the grocery store at the start of the story?

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

4. What does the narrator describe the young women as wearing?

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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