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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 weather as the story opens?
(a) Frigid.
(b) Cool.
(c) Very hot.
(d) Temperate.

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

3. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?
(a) An "evil festival".
(b) A lynching.
(c) Busybody brigade.
(d) A consortium.

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

5. Who is entranced by Marvin?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Cousin Lymon.
(d) Amelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?

2. In what season of the year does Marvin return to town?

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

4. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.

5. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.

(see the answer key)

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