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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Muriel and Norman's son, Alexander, when he's born?
(a) Alexander is born with a hole in his heart.
(b) Alexander is born blind.
(c) Alexander is born very prematurely.
(d) Alexander is born with fetal alcohol syndrome.

2. How does Macon respond to Charles being locked in the pantry?
(a) He tells Charles he will be home soon to get him out.
(b) He convinces Porter to apologize to Charles.
(c) He convinces Rose to let Charles out.
(d) He calls Muriel to come over and calm Edward.

3. How does Macon spend his time after returning from his trip?
(a) Working on his book.
(b) Organizing the household.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) Researching his next trip.

4. Where does Macon and his niece, Susan, travel to?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York.
(c) D.C.
(d) Boston.

5. According to Muriel, why is her sister the favorite?
(a) Her sister's hair stayed blonde.
(b) Her sister always got better grades.
(c) Her sister is the oldest.
(d) Her sister is a terrific athelete.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macon spend most of his time after Sarah leaves?

2. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?

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

4. What is one thing the Leary's are NOT good at?

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

(see the answer key)

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