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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. What does Muriel give Macon after they come home from Christmas dinner?
(a) A ceramic bowl she made when she was a girl.
(b) A picture of her as a toddler climbing out of a wading pool.
(c) Tickets to a jazz show.
(d) A set of blank notebooks for his work.

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

10. At Rose and Julian's dinner party, what is significant about the pate recipe?
(a) It is Muriel's recipe and is a sign that the Leary's are accepting her.
(b) It is his mother's recipe and reminds Macon to invite her to his wedding.
(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. Why does Rose move back in with her brothers?
(a) Because their lives are a mess since she got married.
(b) Because she had a fight with Julian.
(c) Because Julian is away on business.
(d) Because she and Julian broke up.

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

13. What does Macon have at lunch with Sarah that he has never had before?
(a) Wine.
(b) An appetizer.
(c) The house special.
(d) Dessert.

14. What does Macon do in lieu of calling Muriel?
(a) Calls Rose instead and asks for advice.
(b) Goes for a long walk to clear his head.
(c) Writes a note and delivers it at her house.
(d) Sends flowers and a thank you card.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the horrible thought Macon has at Rose and Julian's wedding?

2. Why does Muriel leave messages for Macon all over the house?

3. Who first greets Macon, Muriel, and Alexander when they arrive for Christmas?

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

5. Why does Julian ask Macon for advice regarding his marriage to Rose?

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