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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.
(a) car.
(b) keys to everything.
(c) safe deposit box.
(d) inheritance.

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

3. What does Frances do when Mr. Bilderbach wants her to play?
(a) She plays brilliantly.
(b) She says she needs a break.
(c) She breaks down and cries.
(d) She leaves the house with no warning.

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

5. With what is Marvin associated in the story?
(a) Weather.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Money.
(d) Religion.

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

7. Who is Mister Lafkowitz?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Electrician.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Piano teacher.

8. Who is the student who is profiled in a magazine?
(a) Henry.
(b) Isaiah.
(c) Edward.
(d) Heime.

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

10. The boxing match between Amelia and Marvin transitions into __________________.
(a) a wrestling match.
(b) a murder.
(c) a brawl.
(d) a free-for-all.

11. To whom does Lymon seem attracted now?
(a) Andy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Marvin.
(d) Amelia.

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

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

14. What did critics say about Frances' performance of the piece in #83?
(a) It was virtuoso level.
(b) It was brilliant.
(c) It lacked emotion.
(d) It was inspired.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Miss Amelia's only marriage last?

2. What is Amelia's demeanor toward the sick child?

3. How old was Marvin Macy when he married Amelia?

4. What is a wunderkind?

5. What does the author call a meeting of men on Amelia's porch?

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