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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 a snob, and treats Macon poorly.
(c) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is tacky and inappropriate, and just looking for a meal ticket.
(d) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is generous and kind, and has trained Edward well.

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

4. According to Macon, what is the main reason he can't come to dinner at Muriel's?
(a) Macon is still in love with Sarah.
(b) Macon has no interest in women since Ethan died.
(c) Macon wants to cook for her instead.
(d) Macon has an urgent meeting with Julian.

5. How does Muriel respond to Macon's reminder?
(a) Muriel is upset but thanks him for reminding her.
(b) Muriel is outraged that he left her and Alexander and has the nerve to call her about bee stings.
(c) Muriel is relieved that he called because she would have forgotten Alexander.
(d) Muriel is grateful for Macon's help around the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?

2. What does Macon stop on his walk with Edward?

3. Who are the two people Macon is surprised to see at Rose and Julian's wedding?

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

5. What does Macon remind Muriel about on the phone when he calls her while Sarah is at her sculpture class?

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