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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. Who is Miss Amelia?
(a) A schoolteacher.
(b) The occupant of the largest house in town.
(c) A school secretary.
(d) A dance hall girl.

2. What does drinking liquor in Amelia's house signify?
(a) Her engagement party.
(b) Her housewarming party.
(c) The end of Prohibition.
(d) The opening of her cafe.

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

4. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?
(a) Alcatraz prison.
(b) Atlanta penitentiary.
(c) Sing Sing prison.
(d) Leavenworth prison.

5. In what month does the story take place?
(a) February.
(b) August.
(c) November.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is entranced by Marvin?

2. How does Amelia behave toward Lymon by this point in time?

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

4. In what season of the year does Marvin return to town?

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

(see the answer key)

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