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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian show Macon that he's going to give to Rose?
(a) A new car.
(b) His grandmother's earrings.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) A pearl necklace.

2. What does Macon feel standing next to Sarah at Rose and Julian's wedding?
(a) Macon feels how awkward it is to be next to her.
(b) Macon feels how angry he still is with her.
(c) Macon doesn't feel anything.
(d) Macon feels how natural and comfortable it is to be next to her.

3. 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.

4. What does Macon stop on his walk with Edward?
(a) A child running across the street.
(b) Neighbors fighting on the lawn.
(c) Muriel before she goes to work.
(d) Children teasing Alexander.

5. What is Macon's reaction to Muriel's announcement while they are browsing thrift stores?
(a) Macon is upset that Muriel is leaving him.
(b) Macon is angry at Muriel's irresponsible behavior.
(c) Macon is glad Muriel has a new job.
(d) Macon is happy that Muriel will have more time to spend with him.

6. What is unsettling to Macon about Muriel?
(a) Muriel's bad temper.
(b) Muriel's ambition.
(c) Muriel's beauty.
(d) Muriel's youthfulness.

7. What does Macon teach Alexander to do?
(a) Drive a car.
(b) Mow the lawn.
(c) Ride a bike.
(d) Fix a leaky faucet.

8. What does the plumber tell Sarah about the damage to the house?
(a) The damage is not as bad as expected.
(b) The damage will cost more than twice estimated.
(c) The damage will require hiring more than one plumber.
(d) The damage is worse than expected.

9. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?
(a) Julian has no plans for Christmas.
(b) Julian is planning on taking Rose to Paris.
(c) Julian is planning to propose marriage to Rose.
(d) Julian is planning to spend Christmas with his family.

10. What is significant about the subdivision Muriel's parents live in?
(a) The subdivision is in the most dangerous part of the city.
(b) The subdivision is the most exclusive in the area.
(c) The subdivision's streets are named after trees that are nowhere near there.
(d) The subdivision is on a lake and each house has a dock.

11. What does Mrs. Dugan tell Macon about Muriel's past?
(a) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's swimming competitions.
(b) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's reconciliation with Norman.
(c) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's unsavory boyfriends and lapses in judgment.
(d) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's college days and her joining a sorority.

12. According to Macon, what is the main reason he can't come to dinner at Muriel's?
(a) Macon has no interest in women since Ethan died.
(b) Macon is still in love with Sarah.
(c) Macon wants to cook for her instead.
(d) Macon has an urgent meeting with Julian.

13. Why does Macon yell at the cab driver in Paris?
(a) The cab driver is lost.
(b) Macon is going to miss his plane.
(c) Macon spots Muriel hailing a cab.
(d) The cab driver gives him the wrong change.

14. Who calls Macon at a hotel in Winnipeg?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Rose.
(c) Muriel.
(d) Sarah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charles knock on Muriel's door?

2. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?

3. Why does Sarah want to move back into the house?

4. How does Macon feel about his burgeoning relationship with Muriel?

5. Where is Muriel's house located?

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