“A&P”           

1.      The primary purpose of the opening paragraph is to:

a.       characterize the shoppers of the A & P

b.      describe the setting of a typical supermarket

c.       establish the point-of-view of the narrator

d.      reveal an ironic twist at the checkout counter

e.       symbolize teen angst with HiHo crackers

2.      Sammy’s tone regarding the girls is, at times, all of the following EXCEPT:

a.       Immature

b.      Judgmental

c.       Condescending

d.      Admiring

e.       Indifferent

3.      Sammy, in the story “A & P,” quits his job because:

                        a. he wants to win the approval of his parents

                        b. he sees no future in the job

                        c. he wants to date the girls

                        d. he hates his boss

                        e. he feels he is under appreciated at work

4.      Which quote best exemplifies Sammy’s true intent:

                        a. “You never know for sure how girls’ minds work.”

                        b. “You don’t have to embarrass them.”

                        c. “[...] I felt how hard the world was going to be to me hereafter.”

                        d. “Stokesie married [...] but as far as I can tell that is the only difference.”

                        e. “I know you don’t [...].  But I do.”

5.      Which of the following contributes MOST to Sammy’s growing self awareness?

a.       the girls’ disregard for the A & P’s dress code

b.      McMahon, Lengel, and Stokesie’s reaction to the girls

c.       Kingfish Fancy Herring Snacks in Sour Cream

d.      his parent’s influence

e.       Lengel’s disapproval of Sammy’s decision to quit

“Johnny Bear”

6.  In “Johnny Bear,” why is Johnny Bear able to earn free whisky?

            a. because of his skill as an impressionist

            b. because the townsfolk are bored

            c. because the people enjoy hearing gossip

            d. because the men feel sorry for Johnny

            e. because Johnny has great physical stature

7.  When Steinbeck explains, “Conversation [in the bar] did not spring up again,” (35) he     is suggesting                that:

            a. the townspeople were pleased with Johnny’s latest story

            b. it was late in the evening so people were preparing to leave

            c. no one in the bar wanted to hear Johnny’s gossip

            d. Johnny’s story created internal conflict in the townspeople

            e. they did not find the story about Amy interesting

8.  The assertion that, “They looked bewildered, for a system had fallen,” (71) means that:

            a. the townspeople were hoping to hear more stories

            b. Johnny had destroyed the reputation of the Hawkins sisters

            c. Johnny would always try to influence the attitudes of others

            d. Alex was ready to challenge Johnny

            e. people were sick of Johnny

9.  In “Johnny Bear,” why does Alex really strike Johnny?

            a. to win the affection of the Hawkins sisters

            b. because of his drunken state

            c. to protect the narrator’s image

            d. because he hates Johnny

            e. to protect what he believes is good

10.  The author, John Steinbeck, most effectively uses which of the following:

            a. Imagery

            b. Syntax

            c. Allusions

            b. Personification

            e. Dialogue