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

2. What eventually happens to the town?
(a) It develops suburbs.
(b) It decays.
(c) It revitalizes the downtown area.
(d) It maintains a steady growth.

3. Who wrecks Amelia's cafe?
(a) Marvin and Lymon.
(b) A group of vandals.
(c) Sam and Eddie.
(d) A local gang.

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

5. What business does Amelia run from her house?
(a) General Store.
(b) Bakery.
(c) Beauty Salon.
(d) Child Care Center.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what area of the United States does this story take place?

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

4. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.

5. What is notable about a man who approaches Amelia's house one day?

(see the answer key)

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