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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Muriel have trouble running the credit card through the embossing machine?
(a) She is trying to spare her manicure.
(b) Macon's credit card is worn from use.
(c) It is a new machine, and she hasn't learned how to use it yet.
(d) She is distracted by dogs barking.

2. Why do Macon and Sarah look like they are on two different trips?
(a) Macon is pale and Sarah is tan.
(b) Sarah is dressed for skiing and Macon has on shorts.
(c) Macon is tan and Sarah is pale.
(d) Macon is dressed for the beach and Sarah is bundled up.

3. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?
(a) He switches to showering at night.
(b) He takes an afternoon break on Wednesdays.
(c) He works three days a week instead of five.
(d) He switches to eating at restaurants.

4. What is Macon wearing on the drive back from their vacation?
(a) Shorts and a t-shirt.
(b) Khakis and a button-down shirt.
(c) A summer suit.
(d) Jeans and a t-shirt.

5. Why does Sarah grip the dashboard?
(a) Because Macon is yelling.
(b) Because it is raining heavily.
(c) Because a deer runs in front of the car.
(d) Because they are lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah want Macon to pull over?

2. Where does Macon pull over?

3. What is Macon's system of washing dishes?

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

5. What does Macon daydream about when Sarah calls?

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