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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Macon and his niece, Susan, travel to?

3. Why does Macon want his cast to cover him from head to toe?

4. Why does Garner Bolt visit Macon?

5. Why does Macon stay at his childhood home after his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Muriel, how did the birth of her son, Alexander, impact her marriage?

2. After Macon returns home from London, why does Muriel Pritchett call him?

3. Why does Sarah call Macon while he's traveling in Canada?

4. Describe some of Macon's domestic habits after Sarah has moved out of the house.

5. What kind of writer is Macon and who does he write for?

6. What does Muriel do as she trains Edward and what kind of personality does she have?

7. Describe Edward's behavior.

8. At the Old Bay restaurant, what does Sarah tell Macon she wants and what does she think of him?

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

10. What have Macon and Sarah gone through over the past year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Macon and Rose share many similarities. Like Macon, Rose doesn't like change and chooses a partner who is very different from herself. Discuss Rose as a character and her decision to move back home to take care of her brothers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss conflict in "The Accidental Tourist," discussing the following scenarios:

1. Macon's conflict with society.

2. Macon's conflict with Sarah.

3. Macon's conflict with Muriel.

4. Macon's conflict with himself.

Essay Topic 3

Loss is a major theme in "The Accidental Tourist." The loss and suffering of children are the impetus for other losses, namely marriage.

1. Discuss the possible reasons why Macon and Sarah and Muriel and Norman are unable to take solace in their suffering over their children.

2. Why do you think Tyler utilizes children as the starting point to explore the consequences of grief?

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