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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Amelia behave toward Lymon by this point in time?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She tolerates him.
(c) She dotes on him.
(d) She cannot stand him.

3. What does the man who comes to Amelia's house tell her?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He is looking for a job.
(c) He wants to write an article about her.
(d) He is a distant relative.

4. What is a wunderkind?
(a) Opera singer.
(b) Cartoon character.
(c) German priest.
(d) Child genius.

5. Who is Mister Lafkowitz?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Piano teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boxing match between Amelia and Marvin transitions into __________________.

2. Who accidentally gets the plate of poisoned food when Amelia tries to poison Marvin?

3. To where does Amelia retreat after her defeat?

4. What do the people in town soon come to realize about the man in #12?

5. What literary technique does McCullers use when mentioning Amelia's very brief marriage to Marvin Macy?

(see the answer key)

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