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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?
(a) He can no longer board there, as they are boarding cats only.
(b) He can no longer board there, as he won't eat when Macon leaves.
(c) He can no longer board there, as they are closing the kennel.
(d) He can no longer board there, as he bit an attendant.

2. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?
(a) Because her son is sick.
(b) Because she is sick.
(c) Because she's at lunch.
(d) Because she quit.

3. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?
(a) A prim and formal black suit with loafers.
(b) A matching floral shirt and skirt and sandals.
(c) A skimpy dress splashed with flowers and high-heeled sandals.
(d) An ankle-length dress splashed with flowers and flats.

4. Why does Macon feel inadequate with Muriel?
(a) Because she is unfriendly and mean.
(b) Because he is intimidated by her good looks.
(c) Because he never finished school and she has a graduate degree.
(d) Because she makes it so easy to control Edward and he has no control over him.

5. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?
(a) Macon accepts their help to cook and clean for them.
(b) Macon tells them to mind their own business.
(c) Macon asks them to fix the house up while they are gone.
(d) Macon rejects offers of help to bring a casserole or mow the lawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Charles locked in the pantry when Macon can't reach Sarah in New York?

2. What does Grandfather Leary tell Macon in his dream?

3. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?

4. Where does Muriel tell Macon she's never been?

5. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?

(see the answer key)

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