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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marvin do to Lymon to get him to be quiet?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Bashes him on the head.
(c) Tells him to sshhhhh.
(d) Ignores him.

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

3. What rude name does Marvin call Cousin Lymon?
(a) Dummy.
(b) Midget.
(c) Jerk.
(d) Brokeback.

4. What is wrong with the sick child brought to see Amelia?
(a) Scarlet Fever.
(b) Boil on his thigh.
(c) Measles.
(d) Chicken Pox.

5. What beverage does Bitsy order at the table?
(a) Seltzer water.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Kentucky bourbon.
(d) Coca-Cola.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for this story?

2. For what is Miss Amelia noted for making?

3. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?

4. What literary technique does McCullers use when mentioning Amelia's very brief marriage to Marvin Macy?

5. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.

(see the answer key)

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