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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Macon, what is a huge waste of energy?
(a) The dishwasher.
(b) The oven.
(c) The television.
(d) The computer.

2. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?
(a) What college Susan wants to attend.
(b) If Macon will remarry.
(c) Susan's memories of Ethan.
(d) The trouble Susan is having with her dad.

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

4. 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 has an expensive lunch, and visits an old friend.
(c) Macon tries breakfast at three different stops, visits hotels in the afternoon.
(d) Macon checks in at his hotel and goes sightseeing.

5. Why is Julian disappointed when he brings over papers about New York?
(a) Julian realizes Sarah isn't there.
(b) Julian realizes Macon isn't home.
(c) Julian realizes he forgot an important document.
(d) Julian realizes he has missed dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Macon travel to on his first trip in the novel?

2. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?

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

4. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?

5. Who are the two people Macon is surprised to see at Rose and Julian's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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