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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Amelia slaughter for a town barbecue?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Cow.
(c) Goat.
(d) Pig.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has Marvin's brother brought with him to Amelia's cafe?

3. How old is the student who is profiled in a magazine?

4. On what day do Amelia and Marvin have a big fight?

5. Who is entranced by Marvin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe John's visit to Elizabeth's home.

2. What are some of the strange situations that Mr. Brook finds at Madame Zilensky's house?

3. Why do the men in town get riled up on the day after Cousin Lymon's arrival and what are their plans?

4. What literary technique does McCullers use in telling this story and what tone does she set in accomplishing it?

5. How do Amelia and Marvin prepare for their big fight?

6. What causes Martin to feel love and not anger for Emily?

7. How does Lymon try to ingratiate himself to Marvin?

8. What becomes of Amelia after Cousin Lymon and Marvin wreck her cafe and then leave town?

9. What does John's address book symbolize?

10. What does the author reveal about Miss Amelia's character and personality?

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