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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 Muriel give Macon for Edward?
(a) A new kennel.
(b) Bedding and a soft toy.
(c) A new collar and leash.
(d) Treats.

2. Where does Macon take Edward to after leaving the kennel?
(a) Sarah's.
(b) His sister's.
(c) The ASPCA.
(d) Meow-Bow Animal Hospital.

3. What story does Muriel tell Macon about her hair?
(a) It was blonde when she was younger and her mother entered her into talent competitions until it got dark.
(b) It used to be straight and her mother cut it for her.
(c) She shaved it off when she was sixteen to make her mother mad.
(d) Her hair is naturally red but she thinks red hair is trashy and has it dyed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?

2. What does Grandfather Leary announce the day his mind first begins to wander?

3. What does Muriel do the fall of her senior year of high school?

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

5. What is the misunderstanding between Macon and Muriel?

(see the answer key)

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