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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wunderkind.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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) Amelia has murdered him.
(c) He skipped town.
(d) He went to work.

4. To where does Amelia retreat after her defeat?
(a) The beauty salon.
(b) Church.
(c) Her office.
(d) Her bedroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?

2. What is the weather as the story opens?

3. What is the busiest night in Amelia's cafe?

4. Why does Lymon say he is mesmerized by Marvin?

5. What do the people in town soon come to realize about the man in #12?

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