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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macon remind Muriel about on the phone when he calls her while Sarah is at her sculpture class?
(a) That the gutters need to be cleaned out after the rain.
(b) That Alexander has soccer practice on Saturday.
(c) That it is bee season and to take special care with Alexander.
(d) That Edward's training session is coming up.

2. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?
(a) She feels sick and wants him to pull over.
(b) He doesn't love her anymore.
(c) He is not a comfort and his little habits are wearisome.
(d) She still loves him after all these years.

3. When Macon returns from Canada, where does he go?
(a) To Muriel's.
(b) To his house.
(c) To Charles and Porter's house.
(d) To Rose and Julian's.

4. On his first trip in the novel, what does Macon do once he has arrived at his destination?
(a) Macon rents a car and drives to the coast.
(b) Macon checks in at his hotel and goes sightseeing.
(c) Macon has an expensive lunch, and visits an old friend.
(d) Macon tries breakfast at three different stops, visits hotels in the afternoon.

5. Who does Muriel threaten with a shotgun?
(a) Norman.
(b) Julian.
(c) Macon.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is brave enough to try Rose's turkey at Thanksgiving?

2. What prompts Macon to pull over?

3. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?

4. What does Macon do after Sarah has left the restaurant?

5. What does Macon do with his dirty clothes?

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