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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is brave enough to try Rose's turkey at Thanksgiving?
(a) Porter.
(b) Macon.
(c) Muriel.
(d) Julian.

2. What does Macon feel after thinking of Sarah in her apartment?
(a) Happy for her.
(b) Grateful for his own environment.
(c) Sad at losing her.
(d) Longing to be close to someone.

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

4. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?
(a) He can no longer board there, as he won't eat when Macon leaves.
(b) He can no longer board there, as they are boarding cats only.
(c) He can no longer board there, as they are closing the kennel.
(d) He can no longer board there, as he bit an attendant.

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

6. Why do Macon and Sarah look like they are on two different trips?
(a) Macon is pale and Sarah is tan.
(b) Macon is dressed for the beach and Sarah is bundled up.
(c) Macon is tan and Sarah is pale.
(d) Sarah is dressed for skiing and Macon has on shorts.

7. According to Muriel, why is her sister the favorite?
(a) Her sister is the oldest.
(b) Her sister always got better grades.
(c) Her sister's hair stayed blonde.
(d) Her sister is a terrific athelete.

8. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?
(a) To take a trip to Florida with her and Alexander.
(b) To come to dinner because it would be good for Alexander to spend time around a man.
(c) To stop calling her as she no longer wants to see him.
(d) To get another dog so that Edward won't be so lonely.

9. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?
(a) He jumps on her.
(b) He barks at her.
(c) He lies down next to her.
(d) He bites her.

10. What does Macon daydream about when Sarah calls?
(a) He daydreams about their first trip to Paris.
(b) He daydreams about going over to her aparment and asking her to come back.
(c) He daydreams about the two of them sipping sherry and talking about how much they miss one another.
(d) He daydreams about having a romantic candlelit dinner with her.

11. What is Macon wearing when he first meets Sarah?
(a) A black turtleneck, black pants, and sandals.
(b) A football uniform.
(c) A suit and tie.
(d) Jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers.

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

13. What is Macon's injury?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) A fractured wrist.
(c) A fractured ankle.
(d) A broken arm.

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

15. What does Macon do while waiting for a flight back home from his first trip in the novel?
(a) Macon eats at a famous cafe.
(b) Macon takes a tour of the city.
(c) Macon goes shopping and skips dinner.
(d) Macon watches TV and eats nonperishable groceries in his room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macon feel about Muriel's question while on their training expedition with Edward?

2. What is Macon wearing on the drive back from their vacation?

3. What does he teach the cat to do?

4. What is one thing that Macon does NOT schedule?

5. Why is the restaurant where Macon and Sarah agree to meet significant?

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