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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles knock on Muriel's door?
(a) Charles tells Macon his pipes have burst.
(b) Charles tells Macon he wants Edward to live with him.
(c) Charles tells Macon he wants him to move back with them.
(d) Charles tells Macon his car won't start.

2. Why does Macon breathe a sigh of relief at Rose and Julian's wedding?
(a) Macon sees Muriel release herself from his mother's grasp.
(b) Macon realizes he didn't forget to bring the ring.
(c) Macon notices the weather getting better.
(d) Macon sees that Sarah has also brought her new boyfriend.

3. At Rose and Julian's dinner party, what is significant about the pate recipe?
(a) It is his grandmother's recipe and reminds Macon of how much he misses her.
(b) It is Muriel's recipe and is a sign that the Leary's are accepting her.
(c) It is Sarah's recipe and reminds Macon of home.
(d) It is his mother's recipe and reminds Macon to invite her to his wedding.

4. What does Charles tell Macon regarding his relationship with Muriel?
(a) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is generous and kind, and has trained Edward well.
(b) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is sweet and funny, and has made Macon happy.
(c) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is a snob, and treats Macon poorly.
(d) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is tacky and inappropriate, and just looking for a meal ticket.

5. Why is Mr. Dugan preoccupied?
(a) He is worried about the pipes freezing.
(b) He is upset about Muriel bringing Macon.
(c) He is invested in a football game.
(d) He is concerned about Alexander's shyness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?

2. What is Muriel's response to Macon's note?

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

4. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?

5. What does Julian show Macon that he's going to give to Rose?

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