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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Macon call the small, expensive grocery store?
(a) Because it's the only one open late.
(b) Because Sarah works there.
(c) Because it's his favorite store.
(d) Because he can't face going into the store.

2. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?
(a) He can no longer board there, as he won't eat when Macon leaves.
(b) He can no longer board there, as they are closing the kennel.
(c) He can no longer board there, as he bit an attendant.
(d) He can no longer board there, as they are boarding cats only.

3. How does Macon occupy his time on the plane on his first trip in the novel?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Sudoku.
(c) Video games.
(d) Crossword Puzzles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who raises Macon and his siblings after their father dies in the war?

2. How old is Ethan when he is killed?

3. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?

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

5. What advice does Garner give to Macon regarding Sarah?

(see the answer key)

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