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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sojourner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does the fight between Amelia and Marvin occur?
(a) December.
(b) October.
(c) April.
(d) February.

2. In this story, McCullers intimates that a certain level of _____________ is part of life.
(a) horror.
(b) absurdity.
(c) fear.
(d) anxiety.

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

4. Where is John Ferris' current home?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) London.

5. Who does Ferris call from his hotel room?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the rich man dip into his water glass?

2. What book does Ferris review and ponder?

3. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?

4. Why does Amelia not say anything to Lymon about giving so many privileges to Marvin?

5. What is a symbol for the passage of time in Ferris' life?

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