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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Macon stay at his childhood home after his injury?
(a) So he can get away from construction at his home.
(b) So he doesn't have to deal with his neighbors.
(c) So Rose can take care of him.
(d) So he can get away from Sarah.

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

3. According to Muriel, what can't Norman handle regarding Alexander?
(a) Alexander's medical bills and the fact that he's not like other kids.
(b) Alexander's bad behavior and truancy at school.
(c) Alexander's cries in the middle of the night that wakes him up.
(d) Alexander's constant need for attention and approval.

4. Who does Macon run into while out with Alexander?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) His high-school sweetheart.
(c) Muriel's ex-husband.
(d) His neighbor.

5. What is Macon's injury?
(a) A fractured wrist.
(b) A fractured ankle.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A broken leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?

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

3. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?

4. What happens to Muriel and Norman's son, Alexander, when he's born?

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

(see the answer key)

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