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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. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?
(a) He pictures the way she has decorated the rooms.
(b) He pictures her crying over him.
(c) He pictures chaos, sneakers in the oven and the sofa heaped with china.
(d) He pictures her with someone else.

2. Where does Macon and his niece, Susan, travel to?
(a) Boston.
(b) D.C.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York.

3. What advice does Garner give to Macon regarding Sarah?
(a) Macon should ask for forgiveness.
(b) Macon should tell her it's over for good.
(c) Macon should tell her he doesn't love her.
(d) Macon should let her know he cares.

4. Why does Muriel have trouble running the credit card through the embossing machine?
(a) She is distracted by dogs barking.
(b) She is trying to spare her manicure.
(c) Macon's credit card is worn from use.
(d) It is a new machine, and she hasn't learned how to use it yet.

5. What does Macon do when he wakes up from his dream about Grandfather Leary?
(a) Gets up and takes Edward out.
(b) Calls Sarah and asks her to come back.
(c) Stays in bed for the rest of the day.
(d) Lays in bed for a while before getting up to make coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sarah, Macon is _______________.

2. What do Macon and Susan discuss at dinner?

3. How does Macon respond to Charles being locked in the pantry?

4. Why is Sarah surprised when she sees Macon at the restaurant?

5. What is Macon's system of washing dishes?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, how have Sarah and Macon picked up their domestic life where they left off?

2. Why does Macon call Muriel in New York?

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

4. Why does Sarah call Macon while he's traveling in Canada?

5. What realization does Macon come to in Paris?

6. Why is Muriel upset about Macon finding out she has a son and what does her misunderstanding lead to?

7. Recount Macon's trip to England, paying close attention to his specific habits and goals.

8. Why does Macon return to his childhood home in Chapter 5?

9. What kind of writer is Macon and who does he write for?

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

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