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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ballad of the Sad Cafe, pages 23 - 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of the largest house in the center of town?
(a) Brand new.
(b) Ready to collapse.
(c) In renovation.
(d) Torn down.

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

3. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?
(a) Puts them in storage.
(b) Shows them to her friends.
(c) Puts them on display.
(d) Sells them in her general store.

4. What is Miss Amelia's demeanor?
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Flirty.
(c) Gruff.
(d) Lively.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years have passed since the opening of Amelia's cafe?

2. Who was Miss Amelia's husband?

3. Who is entranced by Marvin?

4. Amelia and Cousin Lymon are both ____________.

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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