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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. What is the Harmonious Blacksmith?
(a) A show about careers.
(b) A piece Frances used to love.
(c) A book about the Wild West.
(d) A book about horses.

2. What does Marvin rub on his body prior to the big fight?
(a) Baby oil.
(b) Butter.
(c) Cocoa butter.
(d) Hog lard.

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

4. What instrument does the student in the magazine profile play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Piano.
(c) Violin.
(d) Cello.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather as the story opens?

2. What business does Amelia run from her house?

3. Eventually Lymon has access to Amelia's house, cash register and __________________.

4. Who is entranced by Marvin?

5. What does Lymon give Marvin permission to do one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lymon admit to Amelia is his attraction to Marvin?

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

3. Who is Cousin Lymon and how does he enter Amelia's life?

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

5. What is the main theme in this story?

6. Why does Mr. Brook rationalize that Madame Zilensky has created a world of lies?

7. What information does the author provide about events leading up to Miss Amelia's ten-day marriage?

8. How can Amelia's life be characterized?

9. What stage is the old man in in his system of learning to love?

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

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