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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What has Lymon convinced Amelia to buy for the cafe?
(a) A mechanical piano.
(b) A jukebox.
(c) An espresso machine.
(d) A big screen TV.

4. What is happening to Frances that Mr. Bilderbach is unaware of?
(a) She is in love with a boy in school.
(b) Her parents are divorcing.
(c) She is having a nervous breakdown.
(d) She will be moving soon.

5. Why is Frances' playing so emotionless?
(a) She is distracted.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She has better things to do.
(d) She hates the pieces she has to play.

6. What beverage does Miss Amelia offer the men in her home?
(a) Tea.
(b) Soda.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Liquor.

7. In what area of the United States does this story take place?
(a) Midwest.
(b) South.
(c) Pacific Northwest.
(d) Southwest.

8. Frances' piano playing lately has been proficient yet _____________.
(a) inspired.
(b) spirited.
(c) brilliant.
(d) lifeless.

9. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?
(a) Sommelier.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Beautician.
(d) Country doctor.

10. What does the cafe seem to provide to people?
(a) A place for socialization.
(b) A sense of worth.
(c) A good meal.
(d) A place to play cards.

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

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

13. What instrument does the student in the magazine profile play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Cello.
(c) Piano.
(d) Flute.

14. What is the physical manifestation of Cousin Lymon's outcast status?
(a) His yellow eyes.
(b) His bald head.
(c) His hunchback.
(d) His albino coloring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amelia not say anything to Lymon about giving so many privileges to Marvin?

2. To whom does Lymon seem attracted now?

3. How does Cousin Lymon try to make Marvin laugh?

4. What piece does Frances recall that she and the student in #78 played?

5. What eventually happens to the town?

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