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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macon do while waiting for a flight back home from his first trip in the novel?
(a) Macon takes a tour of the city.
(b) Macon goes shopping and skips dinner.
(c) Macon watches TV and eats nonperishable groceries in his room.
(d) Macon eats at a famous cafe.

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

3. What is one thing the Leary's are NOT good at?
(a) Cleaning up after themselves.
(b) Finding their way around while driving.
(c) Spending within their budget.
(d) Talking to people they don't know well.

4. According to Garner, who else has been looking for Macon?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Edward.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Porter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the misunderstanding between Macon and Muriel?

2. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?

3. How do the Leary children find out they are not going to be world travelers, like their mother said?

4. Why does Garner Bolt visit Macon?

5. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?

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