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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 20-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sammy tells the reader that it is "more" (21) what than they think to run a register?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Intuitive.
(d) Complex.

2. What verb does Sammy use to describe his action of giving change?
(a) Put.
(b) Toss.
(c) Pass.
(d) Place.

3. What adjective does Sammy add to the farm animal simile he creates?
(a) Scared.
(b) Sick.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Pleased.

4. 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?
(a) 37.
(b) 17.
(c) 47.
(d) 27.

5. The narrator states that what "the others want is" (19) what?
(a) Juvenile delinquency.
(b) Full jails.
(c) Freedom.
(d) A grant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sign on Lengel's office door read?

2. Sammy spouts a nonsense word that he attributes to which family member?

3. In what way does Sammy describe the change he provides to the young woman he calls "Queenie" (5)?

4. At which "check-out slot" (1) is the narrator working throughout the story?

5. What is Sammy's cerebral response to Lengel's question about the register?

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