A&P Short Story by John Updike

The point of view from which the passage is told is best described as that of:

• a young man relating a major event in his life

• a young man explaining to his parents why he quit

• an adult describing something he should have done differently

• a child imagining what his life might be like in the future

Life in the narrator's hometown is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

• a tendency to conform

• an awareness of a social order

• a mistrust of religious

• people knowing one another's business

By saying Lengel "doesn't miss much," the narrator is saying he is

• forgiving

• observant

• skeptical

• philosophical

The narrator's decision to quit is most strongly motivated by his desire to

• impress the girls

• rebel against his parents

• get out of his hometown

• finally stand up to Lengel

How old is Sammy?

• 18 years old
• 19 years old
• 21 years old
• 22 years old

"I forgot to say he thinks he's going to be manager some sunny day." Who is Sammy talking about here?

• Stokesie
• himself
• Lengel
• his dad

In addition to working at the A&P, what else does Mr. Lengel do?

• lifeguard at the beach
• math teacher
• Sunday School teacher
• Sewer repair

Why does Sammy feel that Stokesie's reaction to the girls is different?

• Stokesie is younger than Sammy

• Stokesie wants to become the manager of the A&P

• Stokesie doesn't care much about girls

• Stokesie is older and married with 2 kids

Where does Queenie keep her money?

• in her purse
• in her shoe
• in the top of her bathing suit
• in her jeans pocket

What is the setting of this story?

• the beach
• Sunday school
• a grocery store
• Boston