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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The girls ask a question when they reach what area of the store?
(a) The sundries aisle.
(b) The deli.
(c) The meat counter.
(d) The bakery.

3. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Stokesie's "voice" as he asks Sammy, "Is it done" (9)?
(a) Responsible.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Hesitant.

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

5. What metaphorical body part or parts does the narrator mention in reference to the "cash-register-watcher" (1)?
(a) Tail.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Jaws.
(d) Claws.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator describes the young woman to whom he refers as "Queenie" (5) as being "more than" (3) what?

3. To what animal does the narrator compare his customers when discussing how they react to seeing the girls in the store?

4. 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?

5. In what part of town is the A and P located?

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