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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Macon stay at his childhood home after his injury?
(a) So Rose can take care of him.
(b) So he can get away from Sarah.
(c) So he can get away from construction at his home.
(d) So he doesn't have to deal with his neighbors.

2. Who is brave enough to try Rose's turkey at Thanksgiving?
(a) Porter.
(b) Muriel.
(c) Macon.
(d) Julian.

3. What is the dilemma the Leary's face about Thanksgiving?
(a) Where to have Thanksgiving, at the house or in the city.
(b) Who to invite, since they don't like one another's friends.
(c) They don't want to have a big dinner since it's just the four of them.
(d) No one likes turkey but they feel compelled by tradition to have it.

4. Who does Macon run into while out with Alexander?
(a) Muriel's ex-husband.
(b) His mother-in-law.
(c) His high-school sweetheart.
(d) His neighbor.

5. What is Macon's injury?
(a) A fractured wrist.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A fractured ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?

2. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?

3. What happens to Muriel and Norman's son, Alexander, when he's born?

4. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?

5. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?

(see the answer key)

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