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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 her crying over him.
(b) He pictures the way she has decorated the rooms.
(c) He pictures her with someone else.
(d) He pictures chaos, sneakers in the oven and the sofa heaped with china.

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

3. What does Macon do while waiting for a flight back home from his first trip in the novel?
(a) Macon watches TV and eats nonperishable groceries in his room.
(b) Macon eats at a famous cafe.
(c) Macon goes shopping and skips dinner.
(d) Macon takes a tour of the city.

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

5. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?
(a) A sofa from the living room.
(b) A navy rug from the dining room.
(c) A painting from the den.
(d) A table from the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah wonder about the man who shot their son?

2. How does Macon spend most of his time after Sarah leaves?

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

4. Where are Macon and Sarah returning from their vacation?

5. What does Macon do with his dirty clothes?

(see the answer key)

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