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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the horrible thought Macon has at Rose and Julian's wedding?
(a) That he forgot the ring Julian entrusted him with.
(b) That he is attracted to women like his mother.
(c) That he will be asked to give a toast.
(d) That he doesn't want Julian to marry Rose.

2. After recovering from his injury, who does Macon move in with?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Muriel.
(c) Porter.
(d) No one.

3. What does Julian invite Macon and Muriel to?
(a) Julian and Rose's wedding.
(b) Rose's birthday party.
(c) Easter dinner.
(d) A cookout at Julian's house.

4. What gift does Macon bring for Muriel's parents?
(a) Cranberry liqueur.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) A bottle of Pinot Gris.
(d) An apple pie.

5. After Sarah leaves for her sculpture class, why is Macon distracted when he sits down to write?
(a) Macon is worried about Sarah's health.
(b) Macon is wondering if Rose will take Julian back.
(c) Macon is thinking about Muriel.
(d) Macon has writer's block.

6. Why does Rose move back in with her brothers?
(a) Because she had a fight with Julian.
(b) Because their lives are a mess since she got married.
(c) Because she and Julian broke up.
(d) Because Julian is away on business.

7. Where does Rose and Julian's wedding ceremony take place?
(a) In a rented hall.
(b) At the courthouse.
(c) Outside at the Leary household.
(d) At a Lutheran church.

8. What does Julian show Macon that he's going to give to Rose?
(a) His grandmother's earrings.
(b) A new car.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) A pearl necklace.

9. Who calls Macon at a hotel in Winnipeg?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Rose.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Muriel.

10. Why does Muriel tell Macon about the previous boyfriend who, after he began to trust women again, left her for a stewardess?
(a) Because the boyfriend wants to get back together with Muriel.
(b) Because Muriel thinks Macon will meet a stewardess on one of his trips.
(c) Because Muriel is afraid that Macon will leave her.
(d) Because Muriel has met someone else now that she trusts men again.

11. Who first greets Macon, Muriel, and Alexander when they arrive for Christmas?
(a) Muriel's teenage sister, Claire.
(b) Muriel's cousin from Alabama.
(c) Muriel's mother.
(d) The Dugan's dog, Max.

12. In Paris, what does Macon try to avoid?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Tourist traps.
(c) Julian.
(d) American restaurants.

13. According to Macon, what is the main reason he can't come to dinner at Muriel's?
(a) Macon wants to cook for her instead.
(b) Macon has no interest in women since Ethan died.
(c) Macon has an urgent meeting with Julian.
(d) Macon is still in love with Sarah.

14. What does Charles tell Macon regarding his relationship with Muriel?
(a) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is generous and kind, and has trained Edward well.
(b) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is sweet and funny, and has made Macon happy.
(c) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is a snob, and treats Macon poorly.
(d) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is tacky and inappropriate, and just looking for a meal ticket.

15. Why is Rose irritated with Macon after he begins seeing Muriel?
(a) Because Muriel flirts with Julian and makes him uncomfortable.
(b) Because Macon misses meals and doesn't come home at night.
(c) Because Muriel told her that she wants to marry Macon for his money.
(d) Because Macon's attitude has changed and he's a different person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives Sarah an "emotional jolt" when she sees it?

2. After the storm, what does Macon discover when he goes to his house?

3. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?

4. What is unsettling to Macon about Muriel?

5. Where is Muriel's house located?

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