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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macon stop on his walk with Edward?
(a) Children teasing Alexander.
(b) Muriel before she goes to work.
(c) Neighbors fighting on the lawn.
(d) A child running across the street.

2. Who has Rose been seeing?
(a) Boyd Dugan.
(b) Garner Bolt.
(c) No one.
(d) Julian Edge.

3. What happens to Muriel and Norman's son, Alexander, when he's born?
(a) Alexander is born blind.
(b) Alexander is born with a hole in his heart.
(c) Alexander is born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
(d) Alexander is born very prematurely.

4. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?
(a) They couldn't be happier.
(b) They are despondent.
(c) They refuse to talk about it.
(d) They are understanding.

5. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?
(a) To get another dog so that Edward won't be so lonely.
(b) To come to dinner because it would be good for Alexander to spend time around a man.
(c) To take a trip to Florida with her and Alexander.
(d) To stop calling her as she no longer wants to see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who raises Macon and his siblings after their father dies in the war?

2. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?

3. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?

4. What is the reason Muriel marries and divorces her husband, Norman?

5. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?

(see the answer key)

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