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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. How do Macon and Sarah meet?
(a) At a play.
(b) At school.
(c) At a party.
(d) At church.

5. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?
(a) To come to dinner because it would be good for Alexander to spend time around a man.
(b) To take a trip to Florida with her and Alexander.
(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.

6. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?
(a) He pictures chaos, sneakers in the oven and the sofa heaped with china.
(b) He pictures her with someone else.
(c) He pictures the way she has decorated the rooms.
(d) He pictures her crying over him.

7. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?
(a) She is not married or employed and takes care of her brothers.
(b) She has traveled all over the world, and has never lived in one place for long.
(c) She lives all by herself, and has never had a partner.
(d) She has been married several times.

8. What happens to Muriel and Norman's son, Alexander, when he's born?
(a) Alexander is born very prematurely.
(b) Alexander is born with a hole in his heart.
(c) Alexander is born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
(d) Alexander is born blind.

9. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?
(a) A matching floral shirt and skirt and sandals.
(b) A skimpy dress splashed with flowers and high-heeled sandals.
(c) A prim and formal black suit with loafers.
(d) An ankle-length dress splashed with flowers and flats.

10. According to Grandfather Leary, who is the best Leary?
(a) Macon.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Rose.
(d) Charles.

11. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?
(a) He takes an afternoon break on Wednesdays.
(b) He switches to eating at restaurants.
(c) He works three days a week instead of five.
(d) He switches to showering at night.

12. What does Grandfather Leary tell Macon in his dream?
(a) That Macon has lost his center and Sarah is that center.
(b) That Macon is his favorite grandson.
(c) That Macon is on the right path to salvation.
(d) That Macon should remarry and move to Lassaque.

13. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?
(a) He is outgoing.
(b) He is aloof.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is nervous.

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

15. Where are Macon and Sarah returning from their vacation?
(a) The lake.
(b) The desert.
(c) The mountains.
(d) The beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon do when he wakes up from his dream about Grandfather Leary?

2. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?

3. What does Macon agree to regarding Edward?

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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