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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. To whom does Lymon seem attracted now?
(a) Andy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Marvin.
(d) Amelia.

2. Why does Lymon say he is mesmerized by Marvin?
(a) Marvin has been to Atlanta and to jail.
(b) Marvin is very witty.
(c) Marvin is a compassionate person.
(d) Marvin is very intelligent.

3. Who is Marvin Macy's brother?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Henry.
(c) Bud.
(d) Alex.

4. What do Marvin and Lymon do together?
(a) Leave town.
(b) Build a house.
(c) Take a vacation.
(d) Start a business.

5. In what month does the story take place?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) November.
(d) February.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does drinking liquor in Amelia's house signify?

3. In this story, McCullers intimates that a certain level of _____________ is part of life.

4. What is wrong with the sick child brought to see Amelia?

5. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.

(see the answer key)

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