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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?

2. What is the horrible thought Macon has at Rose and Julian's wedding?

3. Who calls Macon at a hotel in Winnipeg?

4. After recovering from his injury, who does Macon move in with?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holidays function as significant events for Macon and his family. Discuss the family dynamics at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what they reveal about the characters' relationships with one another.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss conflict in "The Accidental Tourist," discussing the following scenarios:

1. Macon's conflict with society.

2. Macon's conflict with Sarah.

3. Macon's conflict with Muriel.

4. Macon's conflict with himself.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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