2. What does the young woman the narrator calls "Queenie" (5) present for purchase?
(a) A tin of Vienna sausages.
(b) A can of herring snacks.
(c) A package of cocktail napkins.
(d) A can of deviled ham.

3. The narrator says that Stokesie has aspirations to become what one day?
(a) A politician.
(b) A grandfather.
(c) The store manager.
(d) An astronaut.

4. Stokesie says to Sammy, "I feel" (7) what?
(a) Faint.
(b) Funny.
(c) Sick.
(d) Old.

5. What does the narrator describe the young women as wearing?
(a) Tank tops.
(b) Towels.
(c) Bathing suits.
(d) Flip-flops.

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 three young women take their purchase up to whose register?

3. What street does the narrator name when depicting the "free-loaders" (10) in his town?

4. The narrator describes the young women in the store as being "without" (2) what item?

5. The narrator states that the "free-loaders" (10) arrive when what object has broken yet again?

(see the answer key)

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