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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ballad of the Sad Cafe, pages 23 - 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the people in town soon come to realize about the man in #12?
(a) He is "the life of the party".
(b) He is a convicted felon.
(c) He is an ex-priest.
(d) He is a traveling salesman.

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

5. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.
(a) car.
(b) keys to everything.
(c) safe deposit box.
(d) inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amelia and Cousin Lymon are both ____________.

2. Who is entranced by Marvin?

3. What is the state of the largest house in the center of town?

4. What news about Marvin does Marvin's brother give to Amelia?

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

(see the answer key)

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