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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Julian.
(d) Charles.

2. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?
(a) Edward distracts Macon with his barking.
(b) The words freeze in Macon's mouth.
(c) Rose and Julian show up at his door.
(d) Macon decides to go to dinner with her after all.

3. What announcement does Muriel make to Macon as they are browsing thrift stores?
(a) Muriel announces that she's getting back together with her ex-husband.
(b) Muriel announces that she's quit her job.
(c) Muriel announces that she's gotten a raise.
(d) Muriel announces that she's been hired at the vet hospital.

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

5. 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 moved back in with her brothers.
(c) Julian wants to know why Rose is angry with him after Christmas.
(d) Julian wants to know why Rose doesn't want to have children.

6. Where does Macon take Alexander to while Muriel is at work?
(a) A new Disney movie.
(b) Shopping for new clothes.
(c) To the park.
(d) A baseball game.

7. Why does Sarah want to move back into the house?
(a) Sarah wants to fix it up before they sell it.
(b) Sarah's lease is up and she can't find another apartment.
(c) The house belongs to Sarah, not Macon.
(d) Sarah and her new boyfriend need a bigger place to stay.

8. Where does Muriel put Macon's hand when he spends the night at her house?
(a) In her hand, so that she can hold it.
(b) On her belly, to show him her caesarean scar.
(c) On her leg, to show him a birth mark.
(d) On her arm, to show him where a dog bit her.

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

10. What is Muriel's response to Macon's note?
(a) Muriel makes tea for them and lets him talk about Sarah.
(b) Muriel hugs him but tells him to go home.
(c) Muriel hugs him and brings him to bed so that he can sleep.
(d) Muriel tells him she's no longer interested.

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

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

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

14. Why does Charles knock on Muriel's door?
(a) Charles tells Macon he wants him to move back with them.
(b) Charles tells Macon his pipes have burst.
(c) Charles tells Macon he wants Edward to live with him.
(d) Charles tells Macon his car won't start.

15. After the storm, what does Macon discover when he goes to his house?
(a) Macon's living room is destroyed.
(b) Macon's house is fine.
(c) Macon's roof has collapsed.
(d) Macon's kitchen is on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Macon run into while out with Alexander?

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

3. Who are the two people Macon is surprised to see at Rose and Julian's wedding?

4. What is unsettling to Macon about Muriel?

5. What does Macon feel standing next to Sarah at Rose and Julian's wedding?

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