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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The narrator says of his town, "It's not as if we're on the" (10) what?
(a) Cape.
(b) Beach.
(c) Peninsula.
(d) Island.

3. What name does the narrator use before saying, "Hold me tight" (8) to Stokesie?
(a) Sweetie.
(b) Honey.
(c) Darling.
(d) Babycakes.

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

5. How many young women walk into the grocery store at the start of the story?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator's town is north of what American city?

2. The narrator tells the reader, "Here comes the" what "part of the story" (12)?

3. What kind of pattern does the floor at the A and P have?

4. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Stokesie's "voice" as he asks Sammy, "Is it done" (9)?

5. What does the young woman the narrator calls "Queenie" (5) present for purchase?

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