View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is unsettling to Macon about Muriel?
(a) Muriel's beauty.
(b) Muriel's ambition.
(c) Muriel's bad temper.
(d) Muriel's youthfulness.

3. Why does Garner Bolt visit Macon?
(a) A tree fell on Macon's roof, and Garner comes over to help.
(b) The neighbors hear strange noises and send Garner over to check on him.
(c) Garner wants to inform Macon about a string of break-ins.
(d) Garner's wife sent him over to check on Macon after neighbors saw newspapers and mail piling up.

4. What does Sarah wonder about the man who shot their son?
(a) She wonders if he will get out of prison one day.
(b) She wonders if he knows that he not only killed people in the restaurant, but many others as well.
(c) She wonders if he knows her son's name.
(d) She wonders if he is sorry and wants forgiveness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macon respond to Charles being locked in the pantry?

2. According to Garner, who else has been looking for Macon?

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

4. According to Muriel, why is her sister the favorite?

5. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 363 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample