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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. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?

2. How does Sarah greet Macon at the restaurant?

3. What is the main reason Macon keeps Edward?

4. What happens at the restaurant Macon goes to in New York?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Macon feel about his marriage to Sarah in Chapter 8?

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

3. Why does Rose invite Julian to Thanksgiving dinner?

4. What is the series of books Macon writes called and why is it significant?

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

6. Why do the Learys disapprove of Macon's relationship with Muriel?

7. What does Muriel tell Macon about herself in Chapter 7?

8. Why does Macon call Muriel in Chapter 19 and what is her response?

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

10. Describe Muriel Pritchett when Macon first meets her and when he picks up Edward.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the plot and subplot of "The Accidental Tourist," including the following for both:

1. Rising Action.

2. Climax.

3. Resolution.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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