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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wunderkind.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did critics say about Frances' performance of the piece in #83?
(a) It was inspired.
(b) It was virtuoso level.
(c) It was brilliant.
(d) It lacked emotion.

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

3. What do the people in town soon come to realize about the man in #12?
(a) He is a traveling salesman.
(b) He is an ex-priest.
(c) He is "the life of the party".
(d) He is a convicted felon.

4. What literary technique does McCullers use to tell this story?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Flashback.
(c) Anachronism.
(d) Symbolism.

5. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?
(a) Shows them to her friends.
(b) Sells them in her general store.
(c) Puts them in storage.
(d) Puts them on display.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?

3. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?

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

5. What is wrong with the sick child brought to see Amelia?

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