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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?
(a) She still loves him after all these years.
(b) He doesn't love her anymore.
(c) He is not a comfort and his little habits are wearisome.
(d) She feels sick and wants him to pull over.

2. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is aloof.
(d) He is outgoing.

3. What is Macon wearing when he first meets Sarah?
(a) Jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers.
(b) A suit and tie.
(c) A football uniform.
(d) A black turtleneck, black pants, and sandals.

4. How do his neighbors react to the news that Sarah has left?
(a) They begin to call him day and night.
(b) They invite him to potluck dinners.
(c) They ignore him when he waves hello.
(d) They don't know Sarah has left him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah want Macon to pull over?

2. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?

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

4. On his first trip in the novel, what does Macon do once he has arrived at his destination?

5. What does he teach the cat to do?

(see the answer key)

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