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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Muriel's response to Macon's note?
(a) Muriel tells him she's no longer interested.
(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 makes tea for them and lets him talk about Sarah.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Macon teach Alexander to do?
(a) Fix a leaky faucet.
(b) Drive a car.
(c) Ride a bike.
(d) Mow the lawn.

5. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?
(a) Seattle.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

6. Why is Mr. Dugan preoccupied?
(a) He is upset about Muriel bringing Macon.
(b) He is concerned about Alexander's shyness.
(c) He is worried about the pipes freezing.
(d) He is invested in a football game.

7. In Vancouver, what does Sarah ask Macon on the phone?
(a) If Macon plans on staying with Muriel forever.
(b) If Macon is coming back next week.
(c) If Muriel is a good person.
(d) If Edward can stay with her at the house.

8. How does Macon feel about his burgeoning relationship with Muriel?
(a) Macon is indifferent and is just going through the motions of dating someone new.
(b) Macon doesn't care for her and is only seeing her to make Sarah jealous.
(c) Macon doesn't think he loves her but loves the surprise of her and of him being with her.
(d) Macon is in love her and wants to marry her.

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

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

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

12. What does Mrs. Dugan tell Macon about Muriel's past?
(a) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's college days and her joining a sorority.
(b) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's swimming competitions.
(c) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's unsavory boyfriends and lapses in judgment.
(d) Mrs. Dugan tells him about Muriel's reconciliation with Norman.

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

14. What is Macon's reaction to Muriel's announcement while they are browsing thrift stores?
(a) Macon is upset that Muriel is leaving him.
(b) Macon is glad Muriel has a new job.
(c) Macon is angry at Muriel's irresponsible behavior.
(d) Macon is happy that Muriel will have more time to spend with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon do in lieu of calling Muriel?

2. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?

3. When Macon returns from Canada, where does he go?

4. Why does Charles knock on Muriel's door?

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

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