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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Julian ask Macon for advice regarding his marriage to Rose?
(a) Julian wants to know why Rose is angry with him after Christmas.
(b) Julian wants to know why Rose doesn't want to have children.
(c) Julian wants to know why Rose moved back in with her brothers.
(d) Julian wants to know why Rose doesn't want to move to San Diego.

2. What does Muriel give Macon after they come home from Christmas dinner?
(a) A ceramic bowl she made when she was a girl.
(b) Tickets to a jazz show.
(c) A picture of her as a toddler climbing out of a wading pool.
(d) A set of blank notebooks for his work.

3. What does Charles tell Macon regarding his relationship with Muriel?
(a) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is sweet and funny, and has made Macon happy.
(b) That everyone approves of Muriel, who is generous and kind, and has trained Edward well.
(c) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is tacky and inappropriate, and just looking for a meal ticket.
(d) That everyone disapproves of Muriel, who is a snob, and treats Macon poorly.

4. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?
(a) Julian has no plans for Christmas.
(b) Julian is planning to propose marriage to Rose.
(c) Julian is planning on taking Rose to Paris.
(d) Julian is planning to spend Christmas with his family.

5. After the storm, what does Macon discover when he goes to his house?
(a) Macon's kitchen is on fire.
(b) Macon's house is fine.
(c) Macon's roof has collapsed.
(d) Macon's living room is destroyed.

6. What gift does Macon bring for Muriel's parents?
(a) A bottle of Pinot Gris.
(b) An apple pie.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) Cranberry liqueur.

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

8. In Paris, what does Macon try to avoid?
(a) Julian.
(b) Tourist traps.
(c) Muriel.
(d) American restaurants.

9. 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 is afraid that Macon will leave her.
(b) Because Muriel has met someone else now that she trusts men again.
(c) Because the boyfriend wants to get back together with Muriel.
(d) Because Muriel thinks Macon will meet a stewardess on one of his trips.

10. What gives Sarah an "emotional jolt" when she sees it?
(a) The house.
(b) Edward.
(c) Alexander.
(d) The legal papers.

11. 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 thinking about Muriel.
(d) Macon is wondering if Rose will take Julian back.

12. When Macon returns from Canada, where does he go?
(a) To Rose and Julian's.
(b) To Charles and Porter's house.
(c) To his house.
(d) To Muriel's.

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

14. How does Macon feel about his burgeoning relationship with Muriel?
(a) Macon is indifferent and is just going through the motions of dating someone new.
(b) Macon doesn't care for her and is only seeing her to make Sarah jealous.
(c) Macon doesn't think he loves her but loves the surprise of her and of him being with her.
(d) Macon is in love her and wants to marry her.

15. What is Macon's reaction to Muriel's announcement while they are browsing thrift stores?
(a) Macon is upset that Muriel is leaving him.
(b) Macon is glad Muriel has a new job.
(c) Macon is happy that Muriel will have more time to spend with him.
(d) Macon is angry at Muriel's irresponsible behavior.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Macon take Alexander to while Muriel is at work?

3. What major life decision does Macon make in Paris?

4. What announcement does Muriel make to Macon as they are browsing thrift stores?

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

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