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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Muriel do the fall of her senior year of high school?
(a) Gets married.
(b) Studies abroad.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Learns to ski.

2. How does Sarah sign her letters to Macon?
(a) Take Care.
(b) Yours Truly.
(c) I love you.
(d) Fondly.

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

4. What is Muriel's dog training specialty?
(a) Training dogs to hunt.
(b) Training dogs that bite.
(c) Training shy dogs.
(d) Training dogs for dog shows.

5. 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 lives all by herself, and has never had a partner.
(c) She has traveled all over the world, and has never lived in one place for long.
(d) She has been married several times.

6. What surprises Macon and Muriel as they are talking about her son and ex-husband?
(a) Macon kisses Muriel.
(b) Rose calls out for help.
(c) Julian pays a surprise visit.
(d) Edward jumps up on Muriel.

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

8. According to Muriel, what can't Norman handle regarding Alexander?
(a) Alexander's constant need for attention and approval.
(b) Alexander's medical bills and the fact that he's not like other kids.
(c) Alexander's cries in the middle of the night that wakes him up.
(d) Alexander's bad behavior and truancy at school.

9. What is the main reason Macon keeps Edward?
(a) Macon wants his company.
(b) Edward is a good watchdog.
(c) Edward belongs to Sarah.
(d) Edward belonged to Ethan.

10. Why is Charles locked in the pantry when Macon can't reach Sarah in New York?
(a) Rose locked Charles in after a big fight.
(b) Edward attacked him and Charles thought it was the safest place.
(c) Charles accidently locked himself in while getting a can of soup.
(d) Charles locked himself in after an argument with Porter.

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

12. According to Macon, what does his mother treat like a religion?
(a) Cleanliness.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Rules.
(d) Change.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?

3. According to Garner, who else has been looking for Macon?

4. What does Sarah tell Macon she wants regarding their separation?

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

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