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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the man in #12 be called?
(a) Cousin Lymon.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Sir Morton.
(d) Mr. Andrews.

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

3. Who wrecks Amelia's cafe?
(a) A group of vandals.
(b) A local gang.
(c) Sam and Eddie.
(d) Marvin and Lymon.

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

5. What is Amelia's demeanor toward the sick child?
(a) Mean.
(b) Tender.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mister Lafkowitz?

2. What does drinking liquor in Amelia's house signify?

3. Both Frances and the student in #78 have been dubbed ________________.

4. Marvin Macy is characterized as ____________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Amelia try to get rid of Marvin?

2. Why is Bitsy so bitter about his situation regarding his life compared to the lives of the rich men at the table?

3. What causes Martin to feel love and not anger for Emily?

4. What do the men think about Bitsy especially in light of the accident suffered by his good friend?

5. Explain the old man's "a tree, a rock, a cloud" system of learning to love.

6. What is the main theme in this story?

7. Describe John's visit to Elizabeth's home.

8. What is Leo's role in the story?

9. What information does the author provide about events leading up to Miss Amelia's ten-day marriage?

10. How does much of the story play out in Frances' head?

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