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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On what day do Amelia and Marvin have a big fight?
2. What literary technique does McCullers use when she addresses the ruined marriage between Amelia and Marvin and the future failed relationship between Amelia and Lymon.
3. What does Amelia slaughter for a town barbecue?
4. What does the man who comes to Amelia's house tell her?
5. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when a young boy enters a diner one night?
2. How does the relationship between Amelia and Lymon compare to the one between Amelia and Marvin?
3. What is the dilemma the author writes about in the title of the story?
4. How does Amelia react when Marvin moves into the house?
5. What literary technique does McCullers use in mentioning Amelia's brief marriage to Marvin Macy?
6. How does John connect with his ex-wife, Elizabeth, while in New York?
7. How does Cousin Lymon ultimately betray Amelia?
8. What information does the author provide about events leading up to Miss Amelia's ten-day marriage?
9. What happens to Marvin after Amelia kicks him out of the house?
10. What literary technique does McCullers use in telling this story and what tone does she set in accomplishing it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses some important instances of flashbacks to create "Ballad of the Sad Cafe." Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study of Cousin Lymon. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him, if anything, at this point in her life?
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