"Checkouts" Practice Flashcard

Front

Where did the girl move to?

Back

Cincinnati, OH

Front

How did she fall in love?

Back

A bag boy dropped her mayonnaise.

Front

Where did the girl and the bag boy cross paths at the end of the story?

Back

At the movie theater.

Front

What kind of person is the boy?

Back

Nervous and disheveled.

Front

What does deftly mean?

Back

Skillfully and quickly.

Front

What is the main theme of the story?

Back

The complexities of love and chance encounters.

Front

What role does the grocery store play in the story?

Back

It serves as the setting for the initial encounter.

Front

How does the author portray the girl's emotions?

Back

Through her interactions and thoughts about the bag boy.

Front

What literary device is used when describing the boy's appearance?

Back

Imagery.

Front

What is the significance of the bag boy's action?

Back

It serves as a catalyst for the girl's feelings.