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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main reason Macon keeps Edward?
(a) Edward is a good watchdog.
(b) Edward belonged to Ethan.
(c) Macon wants his company.
(d) Edward belongs to Sarah.

2. How do the Leary children find out they are not going to be world travelers, like their mother said?
(a) They are met at the Baltimore airport by their grandparents.
(b) Their mother is afraid to fly.
(c) Their mother loses all her savings after the stock market crash.
(d) Their mother dies in a car accident.

3. What is Macon's system of washing dishes?
(a) He adds them to the dishwasher with all of them facing the same way.
(b) He washes each one and dries them on white towels.
(c) He uses laundry detergent and lemon to wash them.
(d) He adds each dirty dish to the kitchen sink with bleach and on alternate days, sprays everything with hot water.

4. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?
(a) A zucchini and corn plant, and a car that drives itself.
(b) A pedal-less bicycle, and a stove that plays music.
(c) A motorcycle that pulls a plow, and a tomato and basil plant.
(d) A microwave that washes dishes, and a waterless dishwasher.

5. What does Macon do in lieu of calling Muriel?
(a) Calls Rose instead and asks for advice.
(b) Goes for a long walk to clear his head.
(c) Writes a note and delivers it at her house.
(d) Sends flowers and a thank you card.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Muriel marries and divorces her husband, Norman?

2. According to Grandfather Leary, who is the best Leary?

3. What is Macon's reaction to Sarah's wish regarding their separation?

4. What does Macon do while waiting for a flight back home from his first trip in the novel?

5. How does Macon feel about Muriel's question while on their training expedition with Edward?

(see the answer key)

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