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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 31-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator describes the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5) as doing what to two different words?
(a) Lisping them out.
(b) Ticking over them.
(c) Spitting them out.
(d) Tripping over them.

2. The narrator names what year when hypothesizing that it will be a long time before Stokesie fulfills his goal?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1979.
(d) 2000.

3. What is the third word of the song Sammy has come to hear when he works the register?
(a) You.
(b) Hello.
(c) Love.
(d) Happy.

4. The narrator uses what word to describe the reactions of the other customers as they catch sight of the young women in the store?
(a) Extreme.
(b) Hilarious.
(c) Shocking.
(d) Embarrassing.

5. In what type of glasses do the narrator's parents serve alcoholic beverages at parties?
(a) Short.
(b) Tiny.
(c) Skinny.
(d) Tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the lights inside the A and P?

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

3. What is the fifth word of the song Sammy has come to hear when he works the register?

4. The narrator states that when his parents have people over, they serve what non-alcoholic beverage?

5. What word does Sammy use to describe the "girl blush[ing]" (31)?

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