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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.
(a) cockfights.
(b) horse races.
(c) football games.
(d) dog races.

4. 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.

5. What literary technique does McCullers use to tell this story?
(a) Flashback.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Anachronism.
(d) Metaphor.

6. 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.
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Simile.

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

8. With what is Marvin associated in the story?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Money.
(c) Weather.
(d) Religion.

9. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?
(a) Atlanta penitentiary.
(b) Leavenworth prison.
(c) Sing Sing prison.
(d) Alcatraz prison.

10. Who is Mister Lafkowitz?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Piano teacher.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Librarian.

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

12. What is Miss Amelia's demeanor?
(a) Gruff.
(b) Flirty.
(c) Gregarious.
(d) Lively.

13. Why does Lymon say he is mesmerized by Marvin?
(a) Marvin is very witty.
(b) Marvin has been to Atlanta and to jail.
(c) Marvin is a compassionate person.
(d) Marvin is very intelligent.

14. How does Amelia behave toward Lymon by this point in time?
(a) She dotes on him.
(b) She cannot stand him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She tolerates him.

15. What eventually happens to Amelia's cafe?
(a) It burns down.
(b) It is boarded up.
(c) It is sold as a franchise.
(d) It is expanded.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Miss Amelia noted for making?

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

3. Who is the student who is profiled in a magazine?

4. What beverage does Miss Amelia offer the men in her home?

5. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?

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