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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 role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?
(a) Sheriff.
(b) Beautician.
(c) Sommelier.
(d) Country doctor.

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

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

4. What is the weather as the story opens?
(a) Frigid.
(b) Very hot.
(c) Cool.
(d) Temperate.

5. What literary technique does McCullers use when mentioning Amelia's very brief marriage to Marvin Macy?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Onomatopoeia.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Allegory.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What literary technique does McCullers use to tell this story?

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

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

5. 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.

(see the answer key)

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