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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 Sarah, Macon is _______________.

2. What do Sarah and Macon listen to after Macon pulls over?

3. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?

4. What does Macon daydream about when Sarah calls?

5. When Julian calls, what does Macon negotiate for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, what are Macon and his siblings perceptions of Edward's training?

3. How does Julian get injured while visiting Macon?

4. Why does Rose invite Julian to Thanksgiving dinner?

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

6. Why does Macon call Muriel in New York?

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

8. What does Julian offer to Macon when he comes over in Chapter 6?

9. When Macon brings his note of apology to Muriel and breaks down at her door, what is her response and why is it significant?

10. Why does Muriel give Macon a calendar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Leary Family and the Dugan Family. Discuss the following in terms of their function or dysfunction, their relationship to society and one another, and how Macon and Muriel fit in or don't it with them:

1. The roles of mothers.

2. The roles of fathers.

3. The roles of siblings.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Macon's role as a father in the novel.

1. How does he identify as a father-figure to Alexander?

2. How does he compare to the other fathers in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the treatment of animals in the novel.

1. How does Edward figure as a major character?

2. What are some similarities between Macon and his dog?

3. Why is it significant that Edward was Ethan's dog?

4. What major changes does Macon go through regarding his relationship with him?

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