1. Who accidentally gets the plate of poisoned food when Amelia tries to poison Marvin?
(a) Lymon.
(b) Sara.
(c) Ameila.
(d) Eddie.

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

3. For how long do Amelia and Marvin throw punches at each other?
(a) Five minutes.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) A half hour.

4. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?
(a) A consortium.
(b) A lynching.
(c) Busybody brigade.
(d) An "evil festival".

5. How does Amelia spend the rest of her life?
(a) As a hermit.
(b) As a philanthropist.
(c) As a brothel madam.
(d) As an event planner.

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. To where does Amelia retreat after her defeat?

3. What news about Marvin does Marvin's brother give to Amelia?

4. What is notable about a man who approaches Amelia's house one day?

5. What eventually happens to the town?

(see the answer key)

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