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

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

3. Amelia and Cousin Lymon are both ____________.
(a) cousins.
(b) teachers.
(c) wealthy.
(d) misfits.

4. How long did Miss Amelia's only marriage last?
(a) 10 weeks.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 10 years.

5. What literary technique does McCullers use to tell this story?
(a) Flashback.
(b) Anachronism.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Symbolism.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Marvin Macy is characterized as ____________.

4. What does the cafe seem to provide to people?

5. What has Lymon convinced Amelia to buy for the cafe?

(see the answer key)

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