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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which "check-out slot" (1) is the narrator working throughout the story?
(a) Number 2.
(b) Number 4.
(c) Number 3.
(d) Number 1.

2. The other young women are described by the narrator as doing what to Queenie as they all walk toward the meat counter?
(a) Huddling against her.
(b) Pretending not to know her.
(c) Distancing themselves from her.
(d) Clinging to her.

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

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

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?
(a) Embarrassing.
(b) Extreme.
(c) Hilarious.
(d) Shocking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is the woman who takes the narrator to task for ringing up her crackers twice, according to the narrator?

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

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

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

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