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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edward do when Muriel arrives for Edward's first lesson?
(a) He jumps on her.
(b) He bites her.
(c) He lies down next to her.
(d) He barks at her.

2. What do Sarah and Macon listen to after Macon pulls over?
(a) The rain beating on the overhang above them.
(b) A song that played at their wedding.
(c) The news.
(d) The traffic from the street.

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

4. What advice does Garner give to Macon regarding Sarah?
(a) Macon should tell her he doesn't love her.
(b) Macon should let her know he cares.
(c) Macon should tell her it's over for good.
(d) Macon should ask for forgiveness.

5. Why is Charles locked in the pantry when Macon can't reach Sarah in New York?
(a) Charles accidently locked himself in while getting a can of soup.
(b) Edward attacked him and Charles thought it was the safest place.
(c) Charles locked himself in after an argument with Porter.
(d) Rose locked Charles in after a big fight.

6. Why do Macon and Sarah look like they are on two different trips?
(a) Sarah is dressed for skiing and Macon has on shorts.
(b) Macon is pale and Sarah is tan.
(c) Macon is tan and Sarah is pale.
(d) Macon is dressed for the beach and Sarah is bundled up.

7. According to Garner, what is the perception people have of Macon?
(a) He is outgoing.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is aloof.

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

9. Where does Macon display flexibility in his schedule?
(a) He takes an afternoon break on Wednesdays.
(b) He works three days a week instead of five.
(c) He switches to showering at night.
(d) He switches to eating at restaurants.

10. What does Sarah want to pick up at the house?
(a) A painting from the den.
(b) A sofa from the living room.
(c) A table from the kitchen.
(d) A navy rug from the dining room.

11. According to Garner, who else has been looking for Macon?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Porter.
(c) Muriel.
(d) Edward.

12. Where does Macon travel to on his first trip in the novel?
(a) Ecuador.
(b) England.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Ethopia.

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

14. What's significant about the country Grandfather Leary says he's sailing to?
(a) It is his birth country.
(b) It is war-torn.
(c) It doesn't exist.
(d) It is remote.

15. Why is Sarah surprised when she sees Macon at the restaurant?
(a) Because of the cast on his leg.
(b) Because he looks so tan.
(c) Because he's lost so much weight.
(d) Because he's wearing an outfit she doesn't recognize.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Macon, what is a huge waste of energy?

3. Who has Rose been seeing?

4. What does Sarah wonder about regarding Macon at the restaurant?

5. What does Macon feel after thinking of Sarah in her apartment?

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