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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Julian ask Macon for advice regarding his marriage to Rose?
(a) Julian wants to know why Rose doesn't want to move to San Diego.
(b) Julian wants to know why Rose is angry with him after Christmas.
(c) Julian wants to know why Rose doesn't want to have children.
(d) Julian wants to know why Rose moved back in with her brothers.

2. How does Muriel respond to Macon's reminder?
(a) Muriel is outraged that he left her and Alexander and has the nerve to call her about bee stings.
(b) Muriel is relieved that he called because she would have forgotten Alexander.
(c) Muriel is grateful for Macon's help around the house.
(d) Muriel is upset but thanks him for reminding her.

3. What does Macon remind Muriel about on the phone when he calls her while Sarah is at her sculpture class?
(a) That the gutters need to be cleaned out after the rain.
(b) That Edward's training session is coming up.
(c) That it is bee season and to take special care with Alexander.
(d) That Alexander has soccer practice on Saturday.

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

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

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

7. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?
(a) Julian has no plans for Christmas.
(b) Julian is planning to propose marriage to Rose.
(c) Julian is planning to spend Christmas with his family.
(d) Julian is planning on taking Rose to Paris.

8. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?
(a) Like the start of summer.
(b) Like the end of fall.
(c) Like the middle of winter.
(d) Like the beginning of spring.

9. Why does Macon yell at the cab driver in Paris?
(a) Macon spots Muriel hailing a cab.
(b) The cab driver gives him the wrong change.
(c) Macon is going to miss his plane.
(d) The cab driver is lost.

10. At Rose and Julian's dinner party, what is significant about the pate recipe?
(a) It is his mother's recipe and reminds Macon to invite her to his wedding.
(b) It is Muriel's recipe and is a sign that the Leary's are accepting her.
(c) It is his grandmother's recipe and reminds Macon of how much he misses her.
(d) It is Sarah's recipe and reminds Macon of home.

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

12. What happens when Macon tries to fix the phone cord in his room?
(a) Macon's back goes out.
(b) Macon shocks himself.
(c) Macon breaks the phone.
(d) Muriel barges in.

13. When Macon returns from Canada, where does he go?
(a) To Rose and Julian's.
(b) To his house.
(c) To Charles and Porter's house.
(d) To Muriel's.

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

15. Where is Muriel's house located?
(a) In D.C.
(b) Two blocks from Macon's.
(c) The richest part of Baltimore.
(d) The unsavory side of Baltimore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Muriel threaten with a shotgun?

2. Why does Sarah want to move back into the house?

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

4. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?

5. After recovering from his injury, who does Macon move in with?

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