In "Checkouts", why do the bag boy and the girl not speak to each other the second time?

They both moved on and met new people.

What is third person omniscient point of view?

The reader learns the thoughts of all characters.

Why does Nana criticize Adjoa's legs?

She thinks the girl's legs are too spindly.

Which of the following do both stories have in common?

Young people are major characters in both stories.

At the beginning of "Checkouts", why is the girl unhappy?

Her parents have forced her to move.

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Checkouts and The Girl Who Can Quiz

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This quiz is based on "Checkouts" and "The Girl Who Can".

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1
In "Checkouts", why do the bag boy and the girl not speak to each other the second time?
He has lost interest in her.
They both moved on and met new people.
She has lost interest in him.
She is angry with him.
2
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The readers learns the thoughts of just the main character.
The reader learns the thoughts of only the narrator.
The reader learns about the thoughts of the author.
The reader learns the thoughts of all characters.
3
At the beginning of the story, what are Nana's thoughts about school?
It is a waste of time.
The school should hire a better cheaper.
Only bright children should attend school.
It is very important.
4
Why does Nana criticize Adjoa's legs?
She thinks the girl's legs are too spindly.
She things Adjoa has a serious illness.
She thinks Adjoa should walk more gracefully.
She thinks they are too fat.
5
In "Checkouts", why does the girl like to shop for groceries?
She wants to help her parents.
She likes to see the bag boy.
She loves to get bargains.
She wants to be alone with her thoughts.
6
Who is the narrator of "The Girl Who Can"
a young mother
a villager who is a minor character
a person outside of the story
a seven-year old girl
7
What is the setting of "The Girl Who Can"?
Asia
Australia
South Africa
Africa
8
What is the following literary elements identifies the perspective from which a story is told?
character
point of view
plot
setting
9
Which of the following do both stories have in common?
Both stories take place in the countryside.
They are both tragic stories.
Young people are major characters in both stories.
Both stories use flashbacks.
10
At the beginning of "Checkouts", why is the girl unhappy?
Her parents have forced her to move.
She has lost her job.
Her parents have punished her.
She has lost her boyfriend.

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