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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Muriel tell Macon about the previous boyfriend who, after he began to trust women again, left her for a stewardess?
(a) Because Muriel has met someone else now that she trusts men again.
(b) Because the boyfriend wants to get back together with Muriel.
(c) Because Muriel is afraid that Macon will leave her.
(d) Because Muriel thinks Macon will meet a stewardess on one of his trips.

2. What is unsettling to Macon about Muriel?
(a) Muriel's bad temper.
(b) Muriel's beauty.
(c) Muriel's youthfulness.
(d) Muriel's ambition.

3. Who does Muriel threaten with a shotgun?
(a) Macon.
(b) Rose.
(c) Julian.
(d) Norman.

4. Where does Rose and Julian's wedding ceremony take place?
(a) In a rented hall.
(b) Outside at the Leary household.
(c) At the courthouse.
(d) At a Lutheran church.

5. How does Muriel respond to Macon's reminder?
(a) Muriel is grateful for Macon's help around the house.
(b) Muriel is relieved that he called because she would have forgotten Alexander.
(c) Muriel is upset but thanks him for reminding her.
(d) Muriel is outraged that he left her and Alexander and has the nerve to call her about bee stings.

6. What does Julian invite Macon and Muriel to?
(a) Easter dinner.
(b) A cookout at Julian's house.
(c) Julian and Rose's wedding.
(d) Rose's birthday party.

7. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Julian.
(d) Muriel.

8. Why does Charles knock on Muriel's door?
(a) Charles tells Macon his pipes have burst.
(b) Charles tells Macon he wants Edward to live with him.
(c) Charles tells Macon he wants him to move back with them.
(d) Charles tells Macon his car won't start.

9. Why does Muriel give Macon a big calendar with a date marked in red?
(a) The date is the day they leave for France.
(b) The date is the day Muriel has picked for their wedding.
(c) The date is their first year anniversary.
(d) The date is the day Edward needs to go to the vet.

10. Where does Macon take Alexander to while Muriel is at work?
(a) To the park.
(b) Shopping for new clothes.
(c) A new Disney movie.
(d) A baseball game.

11. Where is Muriel's house located?
(a) The richest part of Baltimore.
(b) The unsavory side of Baltimore.
(c) In D.C.
(d) Two blocks from Macon's.

12. What is significant about the subdivision Muriel's parents live in?
(a) The subdivision is on a lake and each house has a dock.
(b) The subdivision is the most exclusive in the area.
(c) The subdivision's streets are named after trees that are nowhere near there.
(d) The subdivision is in the most dangerous part of the city.

13. When Macon leaves Baltimore, the city is covered in ice. What is the weather like when Macon returns home ?
(a) Like the end of fall.
(b) Like the beginning of spring.
(c) Like the start of summer.
(d) Like the middle of winter.

14. After Sarah leaves for her sculpture class, why is Macon distracted when he sits down to write?
(a) Macon has writer's block.
(b) Macon is worried about Sarah's health.
(c) Macon is wondering if Rose will take Julian back.
(d) Macon is thinking about Muriel.

15. At Rose and Julian's wedding, who takes Muriel aside to chat?
(a) Norman.
(b) Macon's father.
(c) Macon's mother.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Dugan tell Macon about Muriel's past?

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

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

5. Why does Sarah want to move back into the house?

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