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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At his childhood home, what does Macon give Julian that Julian has NOT asked for?
(a) The first draft of his next book.
(b) The remaining pages of his manuscript.
(c) The remaining pages of a novel he is writing.
(d) The final draft of his autobiography.

2. What does Macon do with his dirty clothes?
(a) He never washes them.
(b) He washes them in an outside basin.
(c) He swishes them in the tub and hangs them on hangers to dry.
(d) He gets them dry-cleaned.

3. What is Macon's reaction to Sarah's wish regarding their separation?
(a) Macon is shocked; he thought they could work things out.
(b) Macon is thrilled; he is glad they are getting back together.
(c) Macon is upset; he doesn't want to start counseling.
(d) Macon is happy: he wants to start dating again.

4. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?
(a) Because she is sick.
(b) Because her son is sick.
(c) Because she quit.
(d) Because she's at lunch.

5. Where does Muriel tell Macon she's never been?
(a) To graduate school.
(b) To college.
(c) To vet school.
(d) To high school.

6. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?
(a) A zucchini and corn plant, and a car that drives itself.
(b) A pedal-less bicycle, and a stove that plays music.
(c) A microwave that washes dishes, and a waterless dishwasher.
(d) A motorcycle that pulls a plow, and a tomato and basil plant.

7. How do the Leary children react to the news that they are not going to be world travelers?
(a) They are despondent.
(b) They couldn't be happier.
(c) They refuse to talk about it.
(d) They are understanding.

8. What does Macon do when he wakes up from his dream about Grandfather Leary?
(a) Lays in bed for a while before getting up to make coffee.
(b) Gets up and takes Edward out.
(c) Stays in bed for the rest of the day.
(d) Calls Sarah and asks her to come back.

9. What does Edward do when Julian tries to leave?
(a) Edward runs back and forth from Macon to Julian, wagging his tail.
(b) Edward jumps on Julian and licks his face.
(c) Edward blocks the door and when Julian grabs his leash, Edward snarls and nips his hand.
(d) Edward barks at Julian and bites Macon when Macon grabs his leash.

10. Why does Macon feel inadequate with Muriel?
(a) Because she makes it so easy to control Edward and he has no control over him.
(b) Because he never finished school and she has a graduate degree.
(c) Because she is unfriendly and mean.
(d) Because he is intimidated by her good looks.

11. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?
(a) A pay increase.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) A dinner out in the city.
(d) An extension on his manuscript.

12. Who does Macon write for?
(a) People who are looking for jobs overseas.
(b) People who are afraid to fly.
(c) People who travel to remote and exotic locations.
(d) People who travel on business and are not interested in sightseeing.

13. Why is Sarah surprised when she sees Macon at the restaurant?
(a) Because he looks so tan.
(b) Because of the cast on his leg.
(c) Because he's wearing an outfit she doesn't recognize.
(d) Because he's lost so much weight.

14. Where does Macon travel to on his first trip in the novel?
(a) Ethopia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) England.
(d) Ecuador.

15. How does Macon sign his letters to Sarah?
(a) Sincerely.
(b) Love Always.
(c) Yours.
(d) Fondly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Leary children find out they are not going to be world travelers, like their mother said?

2. What is Rose giving Julian for Christmas?

3. Why do Macon and Sarah look like they are on two different trips?

4. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?

5. Why does Sarah grip the dashboard?

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