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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 Grandfather Leary tell Macon in his dream?
(a) That Macon is his favorite grandson.
(b) That Macon has lost his center and Sarah is that center.
(c) That Macon is on the right path to salvation.
(d) That Macon should remarry and move to Lassaque.

2. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?
(a) He takes an afternoon break on Wednesdays.
(b) He switches to showering at night.
(c) He switches to eating at restaurants.
(d) He works three days a week instead of five.

3. Why has Julian tracked Macon down at his childhood home?
(a) Julian went to his house and found it empty.
(b) Julian wants to invite him to dinner.
(c) Julian has his paycheck.
(d) Julian is angry because Macon has missed a deadline.

4. According to Macon, what is a huge waste of energy?
(a) The dishwasher.
(b) The computer.
(c) The television.
(d) The oven.

5. What does he teach the cat to do?
(a) Go in and out of the windowpane.
(b) Retrieve his pens.
(c) Stand on its hind legs.
(d) Open the bathroom door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the subdivision Muriel's parents live in?

2. Who first greets Macon, Muriel, and Alexander when they arrive for Christmas?

3. What is significant about the day Macon wakes from his dream about Grandfather Leary?

4. What does Sarah wonder about regarding Macon at the restaurant?

5. What is Macon's injury?

(see the answer key)

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