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

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

4. What beverage does Miss Amelia offer the men in her home?
(a) Liquor.
(b) Soda.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

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

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

7. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?
(a) Sommelier.
(b) Country doctor.
(c) Beautician.
(d) Sheriff.

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

9. Why is Frances' playing so emotionless?
(a) She has better things to do.
(b) She hates the pieces she has to play.
(c) She is distracted.
(d) She is depressed.

10. To where does Amelia retreat after her defeat?
(a) Her bedroom.
(b) The beauty salon.
(c) Her office.
(d) Church.

11. Frances' piano playing lately has been proficient yet _____________.
(a) lifeless.
(b) spirited.
(c) inspired.
(d) brilliant.

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

13. How many years have passed since the opening of Amelia's cafe?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 19.

14. What does Lymon give Marvin permission to do one day?
(a) Drive his car.
(b) Re-marry Amelia.
(c) Run the cafe.
(d) Move into the house.

15. What eventually happens to the town?
(a) It decays.
(b) It revitalizes the downtown area.
(c) It maintains a steady growth.
(d) It develops suburbs.