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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. For what is Miss Amelia noted for making?
(a) Liquor.
(b) Afghans.
(c) Sweaters.
(d) Cakes.

2. What is the physical manifestation of Cousin Lymon's outcast status?
(a) His bald head.
(b) His yellow eyes.
(c) His albino coloring.
(d) His hunchback.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Lymon seem attracted now?

2. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?

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

4. What does Marvin do to Lymon to get him to be quiet?

5. How does Amelia feel about Cousin Lymon at the end of the story?

(see the answer key)

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