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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Julian disappointed when he brings over papers about New York?
(a) Julian realizes he forgot an important document.
(b) Julian realizes Sarah isn't there.
(c) Julian realizes Macon isn't home.
(d) Julian realizes he has missed dinner.

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

3. Why are Macon's siblings leery about Edward?
(a) Because Edward is so old.
(b) Because Edward is unruly and rough.
(c) Because Edward's food is so expensive.
(d) Because Edward sheds on the furniture.

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

5. What story does Muriel tell Macon about her hair?
(a) She shaved it off when she was sixteen to make her mother mad.
(b) It used to be straight and her mother cut it for her.
(c) Her hair is naturally red but she thinks red hair is trashy and has it dyed.
(d) It was blonde when she was younger and her mother entered her into talent competitions until it got dark.

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

7. What does he teach the cat to do?
(a) Stand on its hind legs.
(b) Go in and out of the windowpane.
(c) Retrieve his pens.
(d) Open the bathroom door.

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

9. What year do Macon and Sarah meet?
(a) 1978.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1968.

10. What do Macon and Sarah do when Macon pulls over?
(a) Macon pumps gas while Sarah sits in the car.
(b) They don't talk or touch one another.
(c) Sarah uses the pay phone to call a doctor.
(d) They make a plan to see a counselor when they get home.

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

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

13. What sound should Macon make when Edward does something positive?
(a) Clap.
(b) Cluck.
(c) Snap.
(d) Whistle.

14. 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) Stays in bed for the rest of the day.
(c) Gets up and takes Edward out.
(d) Calls Sarah and asks her to come back.

15. Why does Macon want his cast to cover him from head to toe?
(a) So that Macon never has to travel again.
(b) So that Macon can be taken care of by Rose.
(c) So that Sarah will feel sorry for Macon and come back.
(d) So that Macon can hide forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the restaurant Macon goes to in New York?

2. What is Macon's reaction to Sarah's wish regarding their separation?

3. Who raises Macon and his siblings after their father dies in the war?

4. At his childhood home, what does Macon give Julian that Julian has NOT asked for?

5. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?

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