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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 he wants him to move back with them.
(b) Charles tells Macon he wants Edward to live with him.
(c) Charles tells Macon his pipes have burst.
(d) Charles tells Macon his car won't start.

2. 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.

3. 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 wants to cook for her instead.
(c) Macon has no interest in women since Ethan died.
(d) Macon has an urgent meeting with Julian.

4. What does Julian show Macon that he's going to give to Rose?
(a) A pearl necklace.
(b) An engagement ring.
(c) His grandmother's earrings.
(d) A new car.

5. What is Muriel's response to Macon's note?
(a) Muriel hugs him and brings him to bed so that he can sleep.
(b) Muriel makes tea for them and lets him talk about Sarah.
(c) Muriel tells him she's no longer interested.
(d) Muriel hugs him but tells him to go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Muriel threaten with a shotgun?

2. Why is Rose irritated with Macon after he begins seeing Muriel?

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

4. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?

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

(see the answer keys)

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