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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?
(a) She has been married several times.
(b) She lives all by herself, and has never had a partner.
(c) She has traveled all over the world, and has never lived in one place for long.
(d) She is not married or employed and takes care of her brothers.

2. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?
(a) San Diego.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Seattle.

3. What does Sarah tell Macon she wants regarding their separation?
(a) Sarah wants to make it legal.
(b) Sarah wants to try counseling.
(c) Sarah wants to come back to Macon.
(d) Sarah wants to have their marriage annulled.

4. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?
(a) Like the beginning of spring.
(b) Like the end of fall.
(c) Like the start of summer.
(d) Like the middle of winter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon feel after thinking of Sarah in her apartment?

2. What is the dilemma the Leary's face about Thanksgiving?

3. What is Macon's response to his discovery when he goes back to his house after the storm?

4. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?

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

(see the answer key)

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