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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Muriel respond to Macon's reminder?

2. What gives Sarah an "emotional jolt" when she sees it?

3. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?

4. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Macon's trips to various cities in the novel. Does his attitude toward travel change over the course of the novel? What significant events occur while he's away from home? Which trips are the most significant for his personal journey?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the tone of "The Accidental Tourist."

1. How does it shift throughout the novel, from a serious and somber tone to a comic one?

2. What characters exemplify a particular tone?

3. What is the purpose of tone for readers?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss conflict in "The Accidental Tourist," discussing the following scenarios:

1. Macon's conflict with society.

2. Macon's conflict with Sarah.

3. Macon's conflict with Muriel.

4. Macon's conflict with himself.

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