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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sarah, Macon is _______________.
(a) The best friend she can hope for.
(b) A jerk who never loved her.
(c) A great husband.
(d) A dried up kernel of a man.

2. According to Muriel, what can't Norman handle regarding Alexander?
(a) Alexander's constant need for attention and approval.
(b) Alexander's cries in the middle of the night that wakes him up.
(c) Alexander's medical bills and the fact that he's not like other kids.
(d) Alexander's bad behavior and truancy at school.

3. What does Sarah wonder about regarding Macon at the restaurant?
(a) Why Macon won't stop calling her.
(b) Why Macon can't finish his meal.
(c) Why Macon chose this restaurant.
(d) Why Macon hasn't called her for help.

4. What sound should Macon make when Edward does something positive?
(a) Cluck.
(b) Snap.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Clap.

5. Why does Sarah grip the dashboard?
(a) Because a deer runs in front of the car.
(b) Because they are lost.
(c) Because Macon is yelling.
(d) Because it is raining heavily.

6. What is the misunderstanding between Macon and Muriel?
(a) Macon thinks Muriel is upset about him not training Edward and Muriel doesn't care.
(b) Muriel thinks Macon is upset that she has a kid and Macon doesn't like what she's doing with Edward.
(c) Muriel doesn't think Macon wants her to bring her kid to training and Macon wants her to.
(d) Muriel thinks Macon isn't training Edward and Macon is training him.

7. How does Macon respond to Charles being locked in the pantry?
(a) He convinces Porter to apologize to Charles.
(b) He calls Muriel to come over and calm Edward.
(c) He convinces Rose to let Charles out.
(d) He tells Charles he will be home soon to get him out.

8. What do the people at the kennel where Edward usually boards tell Macon?
(a) He can no longer board there, as he won't eat when Macon leaves.
(b) He can no longer board there, as they are boarding cats only.
(c) He can no longer board there, as they are closing the kennel.
(d) He can no longer board there, as he bit an attendant.

9. What does Julian offer Macon at his childhood home?
(a) A pay increase.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) An extension on his manuscript.
(d) A dinner out in the city.

10. According to Macon, what is unusual about Rose's life?
(a) She has traveled all over the world, and has never lived in one place for long.
(b) She lives all by herself, and has never had a partner.
(c) She is not married or employed and takes care of her brothers.
(d) She has been married several times.

11. When Julian calls, what does Macon negotiate for?
(a) An advance for a novel he's writing.
(b) A one month vacation.
(c) A two week extension on his manuscript.
(d) A pay increase for his next book.

12. Where does Macon and his niece, Susan, travel to?
(a) Boston.
(b) D.C.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York.

13. At Macon's childhood home, why is his typing interrupted?
(a) Rose is calling to help in the kitchen.
(b) Someone is knocking on the door.
(c) The phone is ringing.
(d) Someone is yelling to call off his dog.

14. Where does Macon like to travel?
(a) He likes to travel to Europe.
(b) He likes to travel within the United States.
(c) He likes to travel to South America.
(d) He doesn't like to travel.

15. How do Macon and Sarah meet?
(a) At a party.
(b) At a play.
(c) At church.
(d) At school.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their training expedition with Edward, what does Muriel ask Macon?

2. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?

3. What does Muriel give Macon for Edward?

4. What is Muriel wearing when Macon picks up Edward?

5. What does Macon do when he wakes up from his dream about Grandfather Leary?

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