3. Why is Julian disappointed when he brings over papers about New York?
(a) Julian realizes he forgot an important document.
(b) Julian realizes he has missed dinner.
(c) Julian realizes Sarah isn't there.
(d) Julian realizes Macon isn't home.

4. What is Rose giving Julian for Christmas?
(a) A sweater she is knitting.
(b) A book about Churchill.
(c) A set of golf clubs.
(d) Nothing.

5. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?
(a) It is war-torn.
(b) It is remote.
(c) It is his birth country.
(d) It doesn't exist.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?

2. Where does Macon pull over?

3. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?

4. How old is Ethan when he is killed?

5. Where does Macon like to travel?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Muriel, how did the birth of her son, Alexander, impact her marriage?

2. In Philadelphia, what does Porter's daughter, Susan, tell Macon about Ethan?

3. What happened to Macon and Sarah's son, Ethan?

4. What is significant about Macon's visit to a restaurant at the top of a sky-scraper in New York?

5. Describe Macon's siblings and their current lifestyle.

6. In Chapter 8, what are Macon and his siblings perceptions of Edward's training?

7. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

8. Why does Macon call Muriel in New York?

9. Describe Muriel Pritchett when Macon first meets her and when he picks up Edward.

10. In Chapter 3, why does Sarah call Macon and what does she reveal to him?

(see the answer keys)

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