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

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 can get away from Sarah.
(c) So he doesn't have to deal with his neighbors.
(d) So Rose can take care of him.

2. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?
(a) He bites her.
(b) He barks at her.
(c) He lies down next to her.
(d) He jumps on her.

3. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?
(a) A table from the kitchen.
(b) A navy rug from the dining room.
(c) A sofa from the living room.
(d) A painting from the den.

4. Who does Macon try to call from the restaurant in New York?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Julian.
(c) Rose.
(d) Sarah.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On his first trip in the novel, what does Macon do once he has arrived at his destination?

4. How does Macon feel about his burgeoning relationship with Muriel?

5. What is Muriel's dog training specialty?

(see the answer key)

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