"A&P" - Comprehension Quiz

What initially catches the narrator's attention about the girls?

• Their hairstyles

• Their bathing suits

• Their loud voices

• Their shopping cart

How does the narrator describe the girl in the plaid green two-piece?

• Tall and slim

• Chunky with a good tan

• Short with black hair

• Slender with long legs

What does the narrator compare the store to while waiting for the girls to reappear?

• A circus

• A pinball machine

• A library

• A playground

What does the narrator notice about Queenie's bathing suit?

• It is brand new

• It has a floral pattern

• The straps are down

• It is bright red

How does Queenie carry herself as she walks through the store?

• Quickly and nervously

• Slowly and confidently

• Loudly and carelessly

• Quietly and shyly

What does Lengel say to the girls when he notices them?

• "Welcome to A&P"

• "This isn't the beach"

• "Please hurry up"

• "Can I help you?"

Where does Queenie put the dollar bill when paying for the herring snacks?

• In her purse

• In her pocket

• In her bathing suit top

• In her hand

Why does Sammy decide to quit his job?

• He wants to impress the girls

• He found a better job

• He dislikes his boss

• He was fired

What does Sammy imagine about Queenie's life at home?

• It's filled with luxury

• It's similar to his own

• It's very strict

• It's chaotic

What is Lengel's position at A&P?

• Cashier

• Manager

• Security guard

• Customer