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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. What rude name does Marvin call Cousin Lymon?
(a) Brokeback.
(b) Midget.
(c) Jerk.
(d) Dummy.

2. To where does Amelia retreat after her defeat?
(a) Her bedroom.
(b) The beauty salon.
(c) Church.
(d) Her office.

3. What does Lymon give Marvin permission to do one day?
(a) Run the cafe.
(b) Drive his car.
(c) Move into the house.
(d) Re-marry Amelia.

4. How does Amelia feel about Cousin Lymon at the end of the story?
(a) She is amused by him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She can take him or leave him.
(d) She can't stand him.

5. Who wrecks Amelia's cafe?
(a) A local gang.
(b) Sam and Eddie.
(c) Marvin and Lymon.
(d) A group of vandals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what month does the fight between Amelia and Marvin occur?

3. How many years has Lymon been at Amelia's by this time?

4. What is an evil omen about Marvin?

5. What is Miss Amelia's physical appearance?

(see the answer key)

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