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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?
(a) Macon tells them to mind their own business.
(b) Macon accepts their help to cook and clean for them.
(c) Macon rejects offers of help to bring a casserole or mow the lawn.
(d) Macon asks them to fix the house up while they are gone.

2. Where does Muriel tell Macon she's never been?
(a) To graduate school.
(b) To high school.
(c) To vet school.
(d) To college.

3. Who does Macon try to call from the restaurant in New York?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Julian.
(c) Muriel.
(d) Rose.

4. What is Macon wearing when he first meets Sarah?
(a) A football uniform.
(b) Jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers.
(c) A black turtleneck, black pants, and sandals.
(d) A suit and tie.

5. Who is brave enough to try Rose's turkey at Thanksgiving?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Macon.
(c) Porter.
(d) Julian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?

2. What does Macon do after Sarah has left the restaurant?

3. How does Macon feel about Muriel's question while on their training expedition with Edward?

4. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?

5. What does Grandfather Leary announce the day his mind first begins to wander?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of Macon's domestic habits after Sarah has moved out of the house.

2. Why do the Learys disapprove of Macon's relationship with Muriel?

3. Briefly describe Macon's relationship with Muriel and Alexander in Chapter 14.

4. Describe Macon's siblings and their current lifestyle.

5. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

6. When Julian, Rose, Charles, and Macon are making small-talk, why does Sarah call Macon?

7. When Macon brings his note of apology to Muriel and breaks down at her door, what is her response and why is it significant?

8. How does Edward respond to Muriel and her training lessons?

9. In Chapter 17, why is the story Muriel tells Macon about a man she "cured" who left her?

10. What does Julian offer to Macon when he comes over in Chapter 6?

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