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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. According to Grandfather Leary, who is the best Leary?

2. According to Garner, how does Macon react to the neighbors' offers of help after Edward dies?

3. Why is Muriel not at work when Macon calls?

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

5. What is Sarah wearing on the drive back from their vacation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why does Sarah call Macon and what does she reveal to him?

2. Why does Sarah come to Paris and who does she see?

3. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

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

5. In Chapter 11, why doesn't Macon want to have dinner with her and her son?

6. How does Macon respond to Muriel's story about her son and why?

7. On Christmas, what does Muriel's mother, Mrs. Dugan, tell Macon about her daughter?

8. In Philadelphia, what does Porter's daughter, Susan, tell Macon about Ethan?

9. What is Muriel's response to her mother's revelations about her and what does she give Macon?

10. In Chapter 15, briefly describe how Macon is becoming a father-figure to Alexander.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Macon's inability to communicate presents major difficulties for him. Discuss the psychological reasons behind his withdrawal from those around him, and the ramifications of his actions, beginning with his marriage to Sarah to the present day.

Essay Topic 2

Grief plays a large role in the dissolution and reconciliation of Macon and Sarah's marriage. Discuss how Macon and Sarah experience grief in the novel, and how each recovers from their loss.

Essay Topic 3

What is an accidental tourist?

1. Define each term and their connotations.

2. Besides Macon, who else is an accidental tourist?

3. What is the overall message or meaning of this concept?

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