1. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?
(a) The date is their first year anniversary.
(b) The date is the day they leave for France.
(c) The date is the day Edward needs to go to the vet.
(d) The date is the day Muriel has picked for their wedding.

2. What is Macon's response to his discovery when he goes back to his house after the storm?
(a) Macon is despondent, but glad the insurance company will take care of it.
(b) Macon is relieved that everything is fine.
(c) Macon is nonchalant, and confident the insurance company will take care of it.
(d) Macon is upset, sure that the insurance company won't pay for it.

3. At Rose and Julian's dinner party, what is significant about the pate recipe?
(a) It is Sarah's recipe and reminds Macon of home.
(b) It is his grandmother's recipe and reminds Macon of how much he misses her.
(c) It is his mother's recipe and reminds Macon to invite her to his wedding.
(d) It is Muriel's recipe and is a sign that the Leary's are accepting her.

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

5. How does Muriel respond to Macon's reminder?
(a) Muriel is outraged that he left her and Alexander and has the nerve to call her about bee stings.
(b) Muriel is upset but thanks him for reminding her.
(c) Muriel is grateful for Macon's help around the house.
(d) Muriel is relieved that he called because she would have forgotten Alexander.