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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?
(a) He pictures the way she has decorated the rooms.
(b) He pictures chaos, sneakers in the oven and the sofa heaped with china.
(c) He pictures her crying over him.
(d) He pictures her with someone else.

2. Where does Macon travel to on his first trip in the novel?
(a) Ethopia.
(b) Ecuador.
(c) England.
(d) Egypt.

3. Who does Macon write for?
(a) People who travel to remote and exotic locations.
(b) People who travel on business and are not interested in sightseeing.
(c) People who are afraid to fly.
(d) People who are looking for jobs overseas.

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

5. What do Macon and Sarah do when Macon pulls over?
(a) They don't talk or touch one another.
(b) Macon pumps gas while Sarah sits in the car.
(c) They make a plan to see a counselor when they get home.
(d) Sarah uses the pay phone to call a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah want Macon to pull over?

2. Why does Muriel have trouble running the credit card through the embossing machine?

3. What does Macon do while waiting for a flight back home from his first trip in the novel?

4. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?

5. Where does Macon pull over?

(see the answer key)

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