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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 Sarah wonder about regarding Macon at the restaurant?
(a) Why Macon can't finish his meal.
(b) Why Macon chose this restaurant.
(c) Why Macon hasn't called her for help.
(d) Why Macon won't stop calling her.

2. How does Sarah greet Macon at the restaurant?
(a) She shakes his hand firmly as if she's doing business.
(b) She hugs him warmly as if she has never left him.
(c) She presses her cheek to his briefly as if they are acquaintances.
(d) She kisses him on both cheeks as if she wants to reconcile.

3. Where does Macon take Edward to after leaving the kennel?
(a) Meow-Bow Animal Hospital.
(b) Sarah's.
(c) His sister's.
(d) The ASPCA.

4. According to Macon, what does his mother treat like a religion?
(a) Rules.
(b) Cleanliness.
(c) Change.
(d) Honesty.

5. What is the main reason Macon keeps Edward?
(a) Edward belonged to Ethan.
(b) Edward belongs to Sarah.
(c) Macon wants his company.
(d) Edward is a good watchdog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Julian tracked Macon down at his childhood home?

2. When Macon thinks of Sarah in her apartment, what does he imagine?

3. What is Rose giving Julian for Christmas?

4. What is one thing that Macon does NOT schedule?

5. What story does Muriel tell Macon about her hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Macon's neighbor, Garner Bolt, visits him, what does he reveal people's perception of Macon?

5. In Chapter 15, briefly describe how Macon is becoming a father-figure to Alexander.

6. Why does Muriel give Macon a calendar?

7. What does Julian invite Macon and Muriel to and why is it significant?

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

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

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

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