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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julian ask Macon for advice regarding his marriage to Rose?

2. After the storm, what does Macon discover when he goes to his house?

3. What does Macon do in lieu of calling Muriel?

4. Who calls Macon at a hotel in Winnipeg?

5. At Rose and Julian's wedding, who takes Muriel aside to chat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 tone of "The Accidental Tourist."

1. How does it shift throughout the novel, from a serious and somber tone to a comic one?

2. What characters exemplify a particular tone?

3. What is the purpose of tone for readers?

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