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

2. When the narrator imagines the home of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5), what are the women at the party wearing?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Miniskirts.
(c) Gowns.
(d) Hot pants.

3. Lengel tells Sammy, "I don't think you know what you're" (29) what?
(a) Ruining.
(b) Leaving.
(c) Saying.
(d) Doing.

4. The narrator states that "Policy is what" (19) who wants?
(a) The establishment.
(b) The kingpins.
(c) The man.
(d) The boss.

5. What is the fourth word of the song Sammy has come to hear when he works the register?
(a) Goodbye.
(b) People.
(c) Fun.
(d) Happy.

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. In what month is the narrator's birthday?

3. Sammy describes the customers' actions in the check-out "chute" (30) using what verb?

4. What does Sammy do with the object purchased by the young woman he privately calls "Queenie" (5)?

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?

(see the answer key)

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