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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the dilemma the Leary's face about Thanksgiving?
(a) They don't want to have a big dinner since it's just the four of them.
(b) Who to invite, since they don't like one another's friends.
(c) No one likes turkey but they feel compelled by tradition to have it.
(d) Where to have Thanksgiving, at the house or in the city.

2. What story does Muriel tell Macon about her hair?
(a) Her hair is naturally red but she thinks red hair is trashy and has it dyed.
(b) It used to be straight and her mother cut it for her.
(c) It was blonde when she was younger and her mother entered her into talent competitions until it got dark.
(d) She shaved it off when she was sixteen to make her mother mad.

3. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?
(a) He is aloof.
(b) He is outgoing.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is angry.

4. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?
(a) Because she is sick.
(b) Because her son is sick.
(c) Because she quit.
(d) Because she's at lunch.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Rose giving Julian for Christmas?

3. How does Sarah sign her letters to Macon?

4. Why does Muriel tell Macon about the previous boyfriend who, after he began to trust women again, left her for a stewardess?

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

(see the answer key)

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