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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What business does Amelia run from her house?
(a) General Store.
(b) Beauty Salon.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Child Care Center.

2. Why can Lymon get away with so many things with Amelia?
(a) He is a pathological liar.
(b) He does not love Amelia like she loves him.
(c) He is a sociopath.
(d) He has blackmailed Amelia.

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

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

5. How old is the student who is profiled in a magazine?
(a) 21.
(b) 14.
(c) 17.
(d) 6.

6. Who is Miss Amelia?
(a) A dance hall girl.
(b) A schoolteacher.
(c) The occupant of the largest house in town.
(d) A school secretary.

7. Both Frances and the student in #78 have been dubbed ________________.
(a) child geniuses.
(b) adequate.
(c) pleasant.
(d) poor learners.

8. What is the busiest night in Amelia's cafe?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

9. How old is Frances?
(a) 19.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 7.

10. What do the people in town think has happened to the man in #14 when he is not seen the next day?
(a) He went to work.
(b) He is a very late sleeper.
(c) He skipped town.
(d) Amelia has murdered him.

11. Marvin Macy is characterized as ____________.
(a) a rambling man.
(b) a holy man.
(c) an evil man.
(d) a jolly man.

12. What has Lymon convinced Amelia to buy for the cafe?
(a) An espresso machine.
(b) A big screen TV.
(c) A jukebox.
(d) A mechanical piano.

13. On what day do Amelia and Marvin have a big fight?
(a) Groundhog Day.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

14. Who was Miss Amelia's husband?
(a) Ed Feverfew.
(b) Joe Ernest.
(c) Mack Todd.
(d) Marvin Macy.

15. What do Marvin and Lymon do together?
(a) Leave town.
(b) Build a house.
(c) Take a vacation.
(d) Start a business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine does Mister Lafkowitz point out to Frances?

2. Who accidentally gets the plate of poisoned food when Amelia tries to poison Marvin?

3. What role does Amelia enjoy playing in the community?

4. What is an evil omen about Marvin?

5. Why is Frances' playing so emotionless?

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