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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Julian tracked Macon down at his childhood home?
(a) Julian is angry because Macon has missed a deadline.
(b) Julian has his paycheck.
(c) Julian went to his house and found it empty.
(d) Julian wants to invite him to dinner.

2. What is Rose giving Julian for Christmas?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A set of golf clubs.
(c) A sweater she is knitting.
(d) A book about Churchill.

3. According to Garner, who else has been looking for Macon?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Porter.
(c) Edward.
(d) Muriel.

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

5. Where does Macon like to travel?
(a) He doesn't like to travel.
(b) He likes to travel within the United States.
(c) He likes to travel to South America.
(d) He likes to travel to Europe.

6. How does Macon respond to Charles being locked in the pantry?
(a) He convinces Porter to apologize to Charles.
(b) He calls Muriel to come over and calm Edward.
(c) He convinces Rose to let Charles out.
(d) He tells Charles he will be home soon to get him out.

7. How do the Leary children find out they are not going to be world travelers, like their mother said?
(a) Their mother is afraid to fly.
(b) They are met at the Baltimore airport by their grandparents.
(c) Their mother loses all her savings after the stock market crash.
(d) Their mother dies in a car accident.

8. What does Macon agree to regarding Edward?
(a) To keep him out of the house.
(b) To get some training for him.
(c) To put him in his kennel at night.
(d) To get him groomed by a professional.

9. Why is the restaurant where Macon and Sarah agree to meet significant?
(a) Because Sarah's father took her when she was a little girl.
(b) Because Macon's been going there ever since his grandparents took him as a little boy.
(c) Because Macon and Sarah got engaged there.
(d) Because Macon and Sarah know the owner well.

10. Why does Muriel have trouble running the credit card through the embossing machine?
(a) She is distracted by dogs barking.
(b) Macon's credit card is worn from use.
(c) It is a new machine, and she hasn't learned how to use it yet.
(d) She is trying to spare her manicure.

11. How old is Ethan when he is killed?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

12. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?
(a) A navy rug from the dining room.
(b) A table from the kitchen.
(c) A painting from the den.
(d) A sofa from the living room.

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

14. Why does Sarah grip the dashboard?
(a) Because a deer runs in front of the car.
(b) Because they are lost.
(c) Because Macon is yelling.
(d) Because it is raining heavily.

15. What does Macon do after Sarah has left the restaurant?
(a) Macon asks the waiter to box his leftovers and drives home.
(b) Macon waits for Sarah to return with the car.
(c) Macon pays for the bill and meets Sarah at her place.
(d) Macon finishes his dinner and calls Rose to pick him up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?

2. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?

3. Why does Macon stay at his childhood home after his injury?

4. Why is Sarah surprised when she sees Macon at the restaurant?

5. At Macon's childhood home, why is his typing interrupted?

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