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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the ways that Amelia tries to get rid of Marvin?
(a) Slams the door in his face.
(b) Trips him on the stairs.
(c) Poisons his coffee.
(d) Has him beaten up in the alley.

2. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?
(a) Hog lard.
(b) Cocoa butter.
(c) Butter.
(d) Baby oil.

3. Who is entranced by Marvin?
(a) Amelia.
(b) Cousin Lymon.
(c) Sara.
(d) Buddy.

4. What is the sole focus of Frances' life?
(a) Music.
(b) Boys.
(c) Sports.
(d) Art.

5. What rude name does Marvin call Cousin Lymon?
(a) Brokeback.
(b) Dummy.
(c) Midget.
(d) Jerk.

6. What is notable about a man who approaches Amelia's house one day?
(a) He has a stripe of white hair.
(b) His left arm is shorter than the right.
(c) He is a hunchback.
(d) He has a peg leg.

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

8. In what month does the story take place?
(a) February.
(b) June.
(c) November.
(d) August.

9. What does Amelia do with the gifts Marvin gives her?
(a) Sells them in her general store.
(b) Shows them to her friends.
(c) Puts them on display.
(d) Puts them in storage.

10. What is the state of the largest house in the center of town?
(a) Torn down.
(b) In renovation.
(c) Brand new.
(d) Ready to collapse.

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

12. What is Miss Amelia's demeanor?
(a) Gruff.
(b) Flirty.
(c) Lively.
(d) Gregarious.

13. Why does Amelia not say anything to Lymon about giving so many privileges to Marvin?
(a) She doesn't want to make a scene.
(b) She is afraid of living alone again.
(c) She is waiting for the right time to kick them out.
(d) She is secretly in love with Marvin.

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

15. What does the cafe seem to provide to people?
(a) A place to play cards.
(b) A good meal.
(c) A sense of worth.
(d) A place for socialization.

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 whom does Lymon seem attracted now?

3. What will the man in #12 be called?

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

5. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?

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