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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ballad of the Sad Cafe, pages 49 - 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?
(a) Leavenworth prison.
(b) Sing Sing prison.
(c) Alcatraz prison.
(d) Atlanta penitentiary.

2. How many years have passed since the opening of Amelia's cafe?
(a) 19.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. What is one of the ways that Amelia tries to get rid of Marvin?
(a) Trips him on the stairs.
(b) Has him beaten up in the alley.
(c) Poisons his coffee.
(d) Slams the door in his face.

4. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?
(a) Baby oil.
(b) Cocoa butter.
(c) Hog lard.
(d) Butter.

5. What eventually happens to the town?
(a) It revitalizes the downtown area.
(b) It develops suburbs.
(c) It decays.
(d) It maintains a steady growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beverage does Miss Amelia offer the men in her home?

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

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

4. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?

5. Who is entranced by Marvin?

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