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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sarah, why is she and Macon in need of whatever comfort they can find?
(a) They have lost a child.
(b) They are getting older and need to rely on one another.
(c) They have both lost their jobs.
(d) They don't have any other family.

2. Why are Macon's siblings leery about Edward?
(a) Because Edward's food is so expensive.
(b) Because Edward sheds on the furniture.
(c) Because Edward is so old.
(d) Because Edward is unruly and rough.

3. How does Sarah greet Macon at the restaurant?
(a) She hugs him warmly as if she has never left him.
(b) She presses her cheek to his briefly as if they are acquaintances.
(c) She shakes his hand firmly as if she's doing business.
(d) She kisses him on both cheeks as if she wants to reconcile.

4. Where does Macon pull over?
(a) A Texaco station.
(b) A McDonald's.
(c) A gravel road.
(d) A BP station.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?

3. How do his neighbors react to the news that Sarah has left?

4. What restaurant do Macon and Sarah agree to meet at for dinner?

5. Where does Macon like to travel?

(see the answer key)

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