Analyzing Updike's Short Story

What is the setting of John Updike's short story "A&P"?

• A high school

• A grocery store

• A beach

• A library

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who is the narrator of "A&P"?

• Sammy

• Lengel

• Queenie

• Stokesie

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What prompts Sammy to quit his job at the A&P?

• He wants a higher paying job.

• He is bored with his daily routine.

• He is standing up for the girls who were embarrassed by the store manager.

• He is moving to another city.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Sammy describe the three girls who enter the A&P?

• As disruptive and rude

• As elegant and wealthy

• In bathing suits, drawing attention

• As lost and confused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the main theme of "A&P"?

• The struggles of adolescence

• The importance of education

• The conflict between individual desires and societal expectations

• The value of hard work

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is Lengel in "A&P"?

• A cashier

• A customer

• The store manager

• Sammy's friend

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Sammy hope to achieve by quitting his job?

• A better job opportunity

• The girls' admiration and attention

• A sense of personal satisfaction

• Revenge on Lengel

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Sammy's action at the end of "A&P" symbolize in the context of the story?

• The loss of innocence

• The triumph of individualism

• The importance of following rules

• The power of attraction

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What motivates the girls to enter the A&P in bathing suits?

• A dare between friends

• They came straight from the beach

• To challenge societal norms

• Lack of awareness about store policies

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is Sammy's initial impression of Queenie?

• Intimidated by her confidence

• Enamored with her appearance

• Disgusted by her arrogance

• Amused by her mannerisms

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6