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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?
(a) She is not married or employed and takes care of her brothers.
(b) She has been married several times.
(c) She has traveled all over the world, and has never lived in one place for long.
(d) She lives all by herself, and has never had a partner.

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

3. Why does Macon call the small, expensive grocery store?
(a) Because it's the only one open late.
(b) Because it's his favorite store.
(c) Because he can't face going into the store.
(d) Because Sarah works there.

4. What do Sarah and Macon listen to after Macon pulls over?
(a) The rain beating on the overhang above them.
(b) The news.
(c) The traffic from the street.
(d) A song that played at their wedding.

5. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?
(a) He can no longer board there, as they are closing the kennel.
(b) He can no longer board there, as he won't eat when Macon leaves.
(c) He can no longer board there, as they are boarding cats only.
(d) He can no longer board there, as he bit an attendant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon daydream about when Sarah calls?

2. According to Macon, what does his mother treat like a religion?

3. How does Sarah sign her letters to Macon?

4. Where does Macon like to travel?

5. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?

(see the answer key)

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