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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ballad of the Sad Cafe, pages 49 - 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?
(a) Cocoa butter.
(b) Baby oil.
(c) Butter.
(d) Hog lard.

2. Who wrecks Amelia's cafe?
(a) A local gang.
(b) Marvin and Lymon.
(c) A group of vandals.
(d) Sam and Eddie.

3. What is Miss Amelia's demeanor?
(a) Flirty.
(b) Gregarious.
(c) Lively.
(d) Gruff.

4. How does Amelia feel about Cousin Lymon at the end of the story?
(a) She can take him or leave him.
(b) She is amused by him.
(c) She can't stand him.
(d) She loves him.

5. How many years have passed since the opening of Amelia's cafe?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather as the story opens?

2. What will the man in #12 be called?

3. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?

4. Who accidentally gets the plate of poisoned food when Amelia tries to poison Marvin?

5. Who jumps onto Amelia when she has Marvin in a defeated pin?

(see the answer key)

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