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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 the man who comes to Amelia's house tell her?
(a) He is looking for a job.
(b) He wants to write an article about her.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He is a distant relative.

2. What is wrong with the sick child brought to see Amelia?
(a) Measles.
(b) Boil on his thigh.
(c) Chicken Pox.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

3. Who is entranced by Marvin?
(a) Sara.
(b) Cousin Lymon.
(c) Amelia.
(d) Buddy.

4. How does Amelia spend the rest of her life?
(a) As an event planner.
(b) As a hermit.
(c) As a brothel madam.
(d) As a philanthropist.

5. What news about Marvin does Marvin's brother give to Amelia?
(a) Marvin has remarried.
(b) Marvin has died.
(c) Marvin has a terminal illness.
(d) Marvin is out of jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Marvin Macy when he married Amelia?

2. In what area of the United States does this story take place?

3. How does Amelia feel about Cousin Lymon at the end of the story?

4. How many years have passed since the opening of Amelia's cafe?

5. The boxing match between Amelia and Marvin transitions into __________________.

(see the answer key)

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