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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. In what season of the year does Marvin return to town?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

2. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?
(a) Amelia has murdered him.
(b) He skipped town.
(c) He is a very late sleeper.
(d) He went to work.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marvin do to Lymon to get him to be quiet?

3. Why can Lymon get away with so many things with Amelia?

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

5. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?

(see the answer key)

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