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

2. For what is Miss Amelia noted for making?
(a) Cakes.
(b) Sweaters.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Afghans.

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. Who jumps onto Amelia when she has Marvin in a defeated pin?
(a) Lymon.
(b) Sam.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Marvin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Miss Amelia's only marriage last?

2. What has Lymon convinced Amelia to buy for the cafe?

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

4. Who wrecks Amelia's cafe?

5. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?

(see the answer key)

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