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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. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?
(a) An extension on his manuscript.
(b) A dinner out in the city.
(c) A pay increase.
(d) A place to stay.

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

3. Why does Muriel call Macon after he's picked up Edward from Meow-Bow?
(a) To offer to train Edward while Macon is away on business.
(b) To ask how Macon is doing since Sarah left.
(c) To tell Macon his credit card didn't go through.
(d) To invite Macon and Edward over so that she can cook dinner for them and train Edward.

4. According to Sarah, Macon is _______________.
(a) A jerk who never loved her.
(b) A great husband.
(c) The best friend she can hope for.
(d) A dried up kernel of a man.

5. According to Muriel, what can't Norman handle regarding Alexander?
(a) Alexander's cries in the middle of the night that wakes him up.
(b) Alexander's constant need for attention and approval.
(c) Alexander's bad behavior and truancy at school.
(d) Alexander's medical bills and the fact that he's not like other kids.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does Garner give to Macon regarding Sarah?

3. What does Julian realize about Macon when he sees him at his childhood home?

4. Where are Macon and Sarah returning from their vacation?

5. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Macon keep Edward, and what does he agree to?

4. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

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

6. Describe Macon's dream about his grandfather.

7. According to Macon, what was his mother like while he was growing up and how did she approach parenting?

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

9. How does Macon respond to Muriel's story about her son and why?

10. Why does Macon call Muriel in New York?

(see the answer keys)

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