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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macon feel after thinking of Sarah in her apartment?
(a) Longing to be close to someone.
(b) Grateful for his own environment.
(c) Sad at losing her.
(d) Happy for her.

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

3. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?
(a) An ankle-length dress splashed with flowers and flats.
(b) A skimpy dress splashed with flowers and high-heeled sandals.
(c) A matching floral shirt and skirt and sandals.
(d) A prim and formal black suit with loafers.

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

5. Why does Sarah want Macon to pull over?
(a) She wants to drive.
(b) She wants to wait out the storm under an overpass.
(c) She has to go to the bathroom.
(d) She wants to get a blanket from the trunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that Macon does NOT schedule?

2. According to Sarah, why is she and Macon in need of whatever comfort they can find?

3. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?

4. Why does Sarah grip the dashboard?

5. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

(see the answer key)

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