1. What is a quirky habit that Mr. Brook notices about Madame Zilensky's children?
(a) They always walk in single-file.
(b) They never wear shoes.
(c) They eat with their eyes closed.
(d) They never speak.

2. Mr. Brook skipped out on a faculty trip to __________.
(a) Peru.
(b) Finland.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Switzerland.

3. What is a libertine?
(a) A Democrat.
(b) A person without morals.
(c) A philanthropist.
(d) A criminal.

4. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.
(a) keys to everything.
(b) inheritance.
(c) safe deposit box.
(d) car.

5. What magazine does Mister Lafkowitz point out to Frances?
(a) Time.
(b) Ladies Home Journal.
(c) Musical Courier.
(d) Life.

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. Frances' piano playing lately has been proficient yet _____________.

3. Who jumps onto Amelia when she has Marvin in a defeated pin?

4. How does the author characterize Mr. Brook?

5. What does Mr. Brook ultimately do with Madame Zilensky?

(see the answer key)

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