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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 gives him the wrong change.
(c) Macon is going to miss his plane.
(d) The cab driver is lost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?
(a) The date is the day Muriel has picked for their wedding.
(b) The date is the day they leave for France.
(c) The date is their first year anniversary.
(d) The date is the day Edward needs to go to the vet.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?

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

3. Where does Macon take Alexander to while Muriel is at work?

4. What is significant about the subdivision Muriel's parents live in?

5. What gift does Macon bring for Muriel's parents?

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