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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a wunderkind?
(a) German priest.
(b) Cartoon character.
(c) Opera singer.
(d) Child genius.

3. In what season of the year does Marvin return to town?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

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

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

6. What news about Marvin does Marvin's brother give to Amelia?
(a) Marvin has remarried.
(b) Marvin is out of jail.
(c) Marvin has a terminal illness.
(d) Marvin has died.

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

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

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 in storage.
(d) Puts them on display.

10. How many years has Lymon been at Amelia's by this time?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

11. Who is Mister Bilderbach?
(a) Piano teacher.
(b) Professor.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Butcher.

12. How does Amelia feel about Cousin Lymon at the end of the story?
(a) She can take him or leave him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is amused by him.
(d) She can't stand him.

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

14. What does drinking liquor in Amelia's house signify?
(a) Her housewarming party.
(b) Her engagement party.
(c) The end of Prohibition.
(d) The opening of her cafe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frances' playing so emotionless?

2. Who is Mister Lafkowitz?

3. What is an evil omen about Marvin?

4. What beverage does Miss Amelia offer the men in her home?

5. To whom does Lymon seem attracted now?

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