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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 Amelia's demeanor toward the sick child?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Mean.
(c) Tender.
(d) Angry.

2. With what is Marvin associated in the story?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Weather.
(c) Money.
(d) Religion.

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

4. In what area of the United States does this story take place?
(a) Pacific Northwest.
(b) Southwest.
(c) Midwest.
(d) South.

5. What is Miss Amelia's physical appearance?
(a) Tall and gawky.
(b) Delicate and frail.
(c) Strong and mannish.
(d) Petite and tentative.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is Miss Amelia?

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

4. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?

5. What does Amelia slaughter for a town barbecue?

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