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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 has Lymon convinced Amelia to buy for the cafe?
(a) A big screen TV.
(b) A mechanical piano.
(c) A jukebox.
(d) An espresso machine.

2. In what area of the United States does this story take place?
(a) South.
(b) Pacific Northwest.
(c) Midwest.
(d) Southwest.

3. Why can Lymon get away with so many things with Amelia?
(a) He is a pathological liar.
(b) He does not love Amelia like she loves him.
(c) He is a sociopath.
(d) He has blackmailed Amelia.

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

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.
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Simile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?

2. What is Miss Amelia's physical appearance?

3. What will the man in #12 be called?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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