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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?
(a) Because she quit.
(b) Because she is sick.
(c) Because her son is sick.
(d) Because she's at lunch.

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

3. When Julian calls, what does Macon negotiate for?
(a) A pay increase for his next book.
(b) A two week extension on his manuscript.
(c) A one month vacation.
(d) An advance for a novel he's writing.

4. How does Macon occupy his time on the plane on his first trip in the novel?
(a) Video games.
(b) Magazines.
(c) Sudoku.
(d) Crossword Puzzles.

5. Where does Macon take Edward to after leaving the kennel?
(a) Sarah's.
(b) His sister's.
(c) Meow-Bow Animal Hospital.
(d) The ASPCA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon do with his dirty clothes?

2. What does Muriel do the fall of her senior year of high school?

3. What sound should Macon make when Edward does something positive?

4. What advice does Garner give to Macon regarding Sarah?

5. Why does Macon feel inadequate with Muriel?

(see the answer key)

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