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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Grandfather Leary, who is the best Leary?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Macon.
(d) Rose.

2. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?
(a) They are understanding.
(b) They couldn't be happier.
(c) They refuse to talk about it.
(d) They are despondent.

3. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?
(a) The words freeze in Macon's mouth.
(b) Rose and Julian show up at his door.
(c) Macon decides to go to dinner with her after all.
(d) Edward distracts Macon with his barking.

4. At Macon's childhood home, why is his typing interrupted?
(a) The phone is ringing.
(b) Rose is calling to help in the kitchen.
(c) Someone is knocking on the door.
(d) Someone is yelling to call off his dog.

5. Why does Macon feel inadequate with Muriel?
(a) Because she makes it so easy to control Edward and he has no control over him.
(b) Because she is unfriendly and mean.
(c) Because he is intimidated by her good looks.
(d) Because he never finished school and she has a graduate degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon do with his dirty clothes?

2. How does Macon spend most of his time after Sarah leaves?

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

4. According to Sarah, why is she and Macon in need of whatever comfort they can find?

5. Why are Macon's siblings leery about Edward?

(see the answer key)

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