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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Marvin Macy when he married Amelia?
(a) 19.
(b) 32.
(c) 43.
(d) 22.

2. Amelia takes Lymon to picture shows and ______________.
(a) cockfights.
(b) horse races.
(c) dog races.
(d) football games.

3. Who is Marvin Macy's brother?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Alex.
(c) Henry.
(d) Bud.

4. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?
(a) A sick child.
(b) His new bride.
(c) Marvin.
(d) His mother.

5. In this story, McCullers intimates that a certain level of _____________ is part of life.
(a) fear.
(b) absurdity.
(c) anxiety.
(d) horror.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does drinking liquor in Amelia's house signify?

2. What is Miss Amelia's demeanor?

3. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.

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

5. What is Miss Amelia's physical appearance?

(see the answer key)

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