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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Madame Zilensky and the King of Finland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather as the story opens?
(a) Cool.
(b) Temperate.
(c) Very hot.
(d) Frigid.

2. What happens to Amelia after the activity in #66?
(a) She files a lawsuit.
(b) She leaves town.
(c) She loses her vitality.
(d) She hires a hitman.

3. How many children does Madame Zilensky have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

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

5. What does Marvin do to Lymon to get him to be quiet?
(a) Tells him to sshhhhh.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Bashes him on the head.
(d) Ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the state of the largest house in the center of town?

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

5. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?

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