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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are some of Grandfather Leary's inventions?
(a) A pedal-less bicycle, and a stove that plays music.
(b) A motorcycle that pulls a plow, and a tomato and basil plant.
(c) A zucchini and corn plant, and a car that drives itself.
(d) A microwave that washes dishes, and a waterless dishwasher.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Macon see when he looks out the window when his typing is interrupted?
(a) Rose is on the front steps talking to her neighbor.
(b) Edward has backed someone into the magnolia tree and is barking.
(c) A delivery person has arrived with a package.
(d) Children playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.

9. What does Grandfather Leary announce the day his mind first begins to wander?
(a) That he has another family in Germany.
(b) That he doesn't recognize Macon.
(c) That he is a government spy.
(d) That he needs his passport.

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

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

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

13. How does Sarah greet Macon at the restaurant?
(a) She shakes his hand firmly as if she's doing business.
(b) She hugs him warmly as if she has never left him.
(c) She kisses him on both cheeks as if she wants to reconcile.
(d) She presses her cheek to his briefly as if they are acquaintances.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Muriel, why is her sister the favorite?

2. What year do Macon and Sarah meet?

3. Why is Charles locked in the pantry when Macon can't reach Sarah in New York?

4. On his first trip in the novel, what does Macon do once he has arrived at his destination?

5. Where are Macon and Sarah returning from their vacation?

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