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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ballad of the Sad Cafe, pages 23 - 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Amelia and Cousin Lymon are both ____________.
(a) wealthy.
(b) teachers.
(c) misfits.
(d) cousins.

2. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.
(a) football games.
(b) horse races.
(c) dog races.
(d) cockfights.

3. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?
(a) He is a very late sleeper.
(b) He skipped town.
(c) He went to work.
(d) Amelia has murdered him.

4. How many years has Lymon been at Amelia's by this time?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

5. What business does Amelia run from her house?
(a) Child Care Center.
(b) General Store.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Beauty Salon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of the largest house in the center of town?

2. What literary technique does McCullers use when she addresses the ruined marriage between Amelia and Marvin and the future failed relationship between Amelia and Lymon.

3. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?

4. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?

5. For what is Miss Amelia noted for making?

(see the answer key)

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