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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gift does Macon bring for Muriel's parents?
(a) A box of chocolates.
(b) A bottle of Pinot Gris.
(c) Cranberry liqueur.
(d) An apple pie.

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

4. After recovering from his injury, who does Macon move in with?
(a) Porter.
(b) Muriel.
(c) No one.
(d) Sarah.

5. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?
(a) Macon tells them to mind their own business.
(b) Macon asks them to fix the house up while they are gone.
(c) Macon rejects offers of help to bring a casserole or mow the lawn.
(d) Macon accepts their help to cook and clean for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?

2. What does Muriel give Macon after they come home from Christmas dinner?

3. Why is Mr. Dugan preoccupied?

4. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?

5. Why does Muriel call Macon after he's picked up Edward from Meow-Bow?

(see the answer key)

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