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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 season of the year does Marvin return to town?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Autumn.

2. What will the man in #12 be called?
(a) Mr. Andrews.
(b) Cousin Lymon.
(c) Sir Morton.
(d) Buddy.

3. What does the cafe seem to provide to people?
(a) A sense of worth.
(b) A good meal.
(c) A place for socialization.
(d) A place to play cards.

4. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.
(a) keys to everything.
(b) inheritance.
(c) safe deposit box.
(d) car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people in town soon come to realize about the man in #12?

2. Marvin Macy is characterized as ____________.

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

4. Who is Marvin Macy's brother?

5. Who is entranced by Marvin?

(see the answer key)

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