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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Vancouver, what does Sarah ask Macon on the phone?
(a) If Macon plans on staying with Muriel forever.
(b) If Muriel is a good person.
(c) If Macon is coming back next week.
(d) If Edward can stay with her at the house.

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

3. What city does Macon visit when Baltimore is covered in ice?
(a) Seattle.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) San Diego.
(d) San Francisco.

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

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

6. What happens when Macon tries to fix the phone cord in his room?
(a) Macon breaks the phone.
(b) Macon's back goes out.
(c) Macon shocks himself.
(d) Muriel barges in.

7. What does Macon remind Muriel about on the phone when he calls her while Sarah is at her sculpture class?
(a) That Alexander has soccer practice on Saturday.
(b) That Edward's training session is coming up.
(c) That it is bee season and to take special care with Alexander.
(d) That the gutters need to be cleaned out after the rain.

8. What announcement does Muriel make to Macon as they are browsing thrift stores?
(a) Muriel announces that she's gotten a raise.
(b) Muriel announces that she's been hired at the vet hospital.
(c) Muriel announces that she's quit her job.
(d) Muriel announces that she's getting back together with her ex-husband.

9. Who are the two people Macon is surprised to see at Rose and Julian's wedding?
(a) Garner Bolt and his wife.
(b) His mother and Sarah.
(c) His father and Sarah.
(d) Norman and his wife.

10. What does Macon have at lunch with Sarah that he has never had before?
(a) An appetizer.
(b) Dessert.
(c) Wine.
(d) The house special.

11. Why does Macon yell at the cab driver in Paris?
(a) Macon spots Muriel hailing a cab.
(b) The cab driver is lost.
(c) The cab driver gives him the wrong change.
(d) Macon is going to miss his plane.

12. 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 thinks Macon will meet a stewardess on one of his trips.
(d) Because Muriel is afraid that Macon will leave her.

13. Why is Mr. Dugan preoccupied?
(a) He is upset about Muriel bringing Macon.
(b) He is concerned about Alexander's shyness.
(c) He is invested in a football game.
(d) He is worried about the pipes freezing.

14. What does Macon do in lieu of calling Muriel?
(a) Writes a note and delivers it at her house.
(b) Sends flowers and a thank you card.
(c) Calls Rose instead and asks for advice.
(d) Goes for a long walk to clear his head.

15. What does Julian show Macon that he's going to give to Rose?
(a) A pearl necklace.
(b) A new car.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) His grandmother's earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rose summon to go to Paris?

2. Where does Muriel put Macon's hand when he spends the night at her house?

3. What gives Sarah an "emotional jolt" when she sees it?

4. What is Muriel's response to Macon's note?

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

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