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

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

3. Who is Miss Amelia?
(a) A school secretary.
(b) A schoolteacher.
(c) The occupant of the largest house in town.
(d) A dance hall girl.

4. What does the man who comes to Amelia's house tell her?
(a) He is a distant relative.
(b) He is looking for a job.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He wants to write an article about her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marvin Macy's brother?

2. Who was Miss Amelia's husband?

3. What is Amelia's demeanor toward the sick child?

4. What is an evil omen about Marvin?

5. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?

(see the answer key)

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