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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 13-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator describe as the source of the bleached appearance of the hair of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5)?
(a) Sun and wind.
(b) Peroxide.
(c) Saltwater.
(d) Sun and salt.

2. What is NOT a piece of evidence the narrator cites when he hypothesizes that one of the young women has just bought a new swimsuit?
(a) It is still bright green.
(b) The seams on the bra are still sharp.
(c) Her stomach is still pale.
(d) He can see tan lines above her towel.

3. The narrator states that "the whole store is like a" (12) what?
(a) A catwalk.
(b) A pinball machine.
(c) A hopscotch game.
(d) A basketball court.

4. Lengel tells the young women that they must be dressed in what way when they come into the store?
(a) Decently.
(b) Appropriately.
(c) Completely.
(d) Fully.

5. At which register is Stokesie working throughout the story?
(a) Number 2.
(b) Number 6.
(c) Number 4.
(d) Number 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lengel performs what function within his church?

2. The narrator states that "Policy is what" (19) who wants?

3. The narrator uses what word to describe the reactions of the other customers as they catch sight of the young women in the store?

4. How does the narrator describe Stokesie's relationship status?

5. On what day of the week does the story take place?

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