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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 is the busiest night in Amelia's cafe?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Friday.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In this story, McCullers intimates that a certain level of _____________ is part of life.

2. What literary technique does McCullers use when she addresses the ruined marriage between Amelia and Marvin and the future failed relationship between Amelia and Lymon.

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

4. Who was Miss Amelia's husband?

5. Amelia and Cousin Lymon are both ____________.

(see the answer key)

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