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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Macon's response to his discovery when he goes back to his house after the storm?
(a) Macon is nonchalant, and confident the insurance company will take care of it.
(b) Macon is relieved that everything is fine.
(c) Macon is despondent, but glad the insurance company will take care of it.
(d) Macon is upset, sure that the insurance company won't pay for it.

2. What does Macon remind Muriel about on the phone when he calls her while Sarah is at her sculpture class?
(a) That it is bee season and to take special care with Alexander.
(b) That the gutters need to be cleaned out after the rain.
(c) That Edward's training session is coming up.
(d) That Alexander has soccer practice on Saturday.

3. What does Macon stop on his walk with Edward?
(a) Children teasing Alexander.
(b) Muriel before she goes to work.
(c) A child running across the street.
(d) Neighbors fighting on the lawn.

4. What gives Sarah an "emotional jolt" when she sees it?
(a) Edward.
(b) Alexander.
(c) The house.
(d) The legal papers.

5. Who calls Macon at a hotel in Winnipeg?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the subdivision Muriel's parents live in?

2. At Rose and Julian's dinner party, what is significant about the pate recipe?

3. Why is Mr. Dugan preoccupied?

4. What happens when Macon lifts the receiver to call Muriel and apologize?

5. Where does Macon take Alexander to while Muriel is at work?

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