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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?

3. What does Macon feel standing next to Sarah at Rose and Julian's wedding?

4. What does the plumber tell Sarah about the damage to the house?

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

The issue of class is significant in the novel. Macon's family is middle-class, while Muriel has a working-class background. When Macon begins to see Muriel, his family do not approve of Muriel because they think she is just out for a meal ticket. How are Macon's reservations about Muriel also about class division?

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

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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