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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Muriel give Macon after they come home from Christmas dinner?

2. When Macon returns from Canada, where does he go?

3. Why does Sarah want to move back into the house?

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

5. Who does Macon run into while out with Alexander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Muriel and Julian try to become members of the Leary family, and are thwarted by Rose and Macon in various ways. Ultimately, they are successful in winning over their partners. Discuss the similarities between these two characters, and their possible motives for wanting to be a part of the Leary family.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Macon's trips to various cities in the novel. Does his attitude toward travel change over the course of the novel? What significant events occur while he's away from home? Which trips are the most significant for his personal journey?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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