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

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

3. What literary technique does McCullers use when mentioning Amelia's very brief marriage to Marvin Macy?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Onomatopoeia.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Allegory.

4. What happens to Amelia after the activity in #66?
(a) She hires a hitman.
(b) She leaves town.
(c) She files a lawsuit.
(d) She loses her vitality.

5. In what month does the fight between Amelia and Marvin occur?
(a) February.
(b) April.
(c) December.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day do Amelia and Marvin have a big fight?

2. What does Amelia slaughter for a town barbecue?

3. Why can Lymon get away with so many things with Amelia?

4. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.

5. Who was Miss Amelia's husband?

(see the answer key)

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