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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that there are citizens of his town who have not seen what "for twenty years" (10)?
(a) Their feet.
(b) Daylight.
(c) A skyscraper.
(d) The ocean.

2. For how many years does the narrator say the woman he calls the "cash-register-watcher" (1) has been waiting for a cashier to make a mistake?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

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

4. The narrator does NOT state that women who come into the store usually put on before entering?
(a) Shorts.
(b) A shirt.
(c) A dress.
(d) Something.

5. The young woman on whom the narrator first focuses is wearing a green what?
(a) Towel.
(b) Visor.
(c) Bathing suit.
(d) Dress.

6. 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) Embarrassing.
(c) Shocking.
(d) Hilarious.

7. From what location does the girl the narrator calls "Queenie" (5) pull a folded dollar bill?
(a) From her pocket.
(b) From her swimsuit.
(c) From her backpack.
(d) From her purse.

8. On what day of the week does the story take place?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Tuesday.

9. What kind of pattern does the floor at the A and P have?
(a) Gingham.
(b) Houndstooth.
(c) Striped.
(d) Checkerboard.

10. What street does the narrator name when depicting the "free-loaders" (10) in his town?
(a) Central.
(b) Flora.
(c) Main.
(d) Jackson.

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

12. Stokesie says to Sammy, "I feel" (7) what?
(a) Old.
(b) Faint.
(c) Funny.
(d) Sick.

13. The narrator likens the appearance of the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5) to what object?
(a) A speck of dust.
(b) A flaming hot coal.
(c) A nugget of gold.
(d) A sheet of metal.

14. The young woman to whom the narrator refers as "Queenie" (5) puts what part of her foot down firmly as she walks around the store?
(a) Her toes.
(b) Her heel.
(c) Her instep.
(d) The ball of her foot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator names what year when hypothesizing that it will be a long time before Stokesie fulfills his goal?

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

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

4. One of the young women picks up a package of what before putting it back?

5. The girls ask a question when they reach what area of the store?

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