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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macon teach Alexander to do?

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

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

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

5. After Sarah leaves for her sculpture class, why is Macon distracted when he sits down to write?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Tyler want readers to understand about being saved in life and who does the saving? Who are the heroes and heroines in this novel? What is the overall message or theme of "The Accidental Tourist"?

Essay Topic 2

Macon's inability to communicate presents major difficulties for him. Discuss the psychological reasons behind his withdrawal from those around him, and the ramifications of his actions, beginning with his marriage to Sarah to the present day.

Essay Topic 3

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

1. Rising Action.

2. Climax.

3. Resolution.

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