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

2. Who is Marvin Macy's brother?
(a) Henry.
(b) Alex.
(c) Bud.
(d) Eddie.

3. How old was Marvin Macy when he married Amelia?
(a) 43.
(b) 19.
(c) 32.
(d) 22.

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

5. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?
(a) His mother.
(b) A sick child.
(c) Marvin.
(d) His new bride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What business does Amelia run from her house?

3. What literary technique does McCullers use when mentioning Amelia's very brief marriage to Marvin Macy?

4. What is an evil omen about Marvin?

5. How does Amelia behave toward Lymon by this point in time?

(see the answer key)

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