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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?
(a) A place to stay.
(b) An extension on his manuscript.
(c) A pay increase.
(d) A dinner out in the city.

2. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?
(a) Macon accepts their help to cook and clean for them.
(b) Macon tells them to mind their own business.
(c) Macon rejects offers of help to bring a casserole or mow the lawn.
(d) Macon asks them to fix the house up while they are gone.

3. How do his neighbors react to the news that Sarah has left?
(a) They don't know Sarah has left him.
(b) They ignore him when he waves hello.
(c) They invite him to potluck dinners.
(d) They begin to call him day and night.

4. What is Macon wearing when he first meets Sarah?
(a) A football uniform.
(b) Jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers.
(c) A black turtleneck, black pants, and sandals.
(d) A suit and tie.

5. When Julian calls, what does Macon negotiate for?
(a) A pay increase for his next book.
(b) An advance for a novel he's writing.
(c) A one month vacation.
(d) A two week extension on his manuscript.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?

2. According to Macon, what does his mother treat like a religion?

3. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?

4. According to Macon, what is a huge waste of energy?

5. Who does Macon write for?

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