1. What is the misunderstanding between Macon and Muriel?
(a) Macon thinks Muriel is upset about him not training Edward and Muriel doesn't care.
(b) Muriel doesn't think Macon wants her to bring her kid to training and Macon wants her to.
(c) Muriel thinks Macon is upset that she has a kid and Macon doesn't like what she's doing with Edward.
(d) Muriel thinks Macon isn't training Edward and Macon is training him.

2. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?
(a) It is remote.
(b) It is war-torn.
(c) It doesn't exist.
(d) It is his birth country.

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

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

5. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?
(a) A microwave that washes dishes, and a waterless dishwasher.
(b) A pedal-less bicycle, and a stove that plays music.
(c) A motorcycle that pulls a plow, and a tomato and basil plant.
(d) A zucchini and corn plant, and a car that drives itself.