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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Sarah wearing on the drive back from their vacation?
(a) A blouse and jeans.
(b) A strapless terry dress.
(c) A skirt and t-shirt.
(d) Shorts and a sweater.

3. Why does Macon stay at his childhood home after his injury?
(a) So he can get away from Sarah.
(b) So he can get away from construction at his home.
(c) So he doesn't have to deal with his neighbors.
(d) So Rose can take care of him.

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

5. On his first trip in the novel, what does Macon do once he has arrived at his destination?
(a) Macon checks in at his hotel and goes sightseeing.
(b) Macon rents a car and drives to the coast.
(c) Macon has an expensive lunch, and visits an old friend.
(d) Macon tries breakfast at three different stops, visits hotels in the afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Macon and Sarah returning from their vacation?

2. Why does Garner Bolt visit Macon?

3. How does Sarah sign her letters to Macon?

4. When Julian calls, what does Macon negotiate for?

5. What does Edward do each time Muriel leaves after training?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why is Macon's typing interrupted?

2. Why does Sarah call Macon while he's traveling in Canada?

3. Describe Macon's siblings and their current lifestyle.

4. According to Macon, when did his grandfather's mind begin to wander?

5. When Macon brings his note of apology to Muriel and breaks down at her door, what is her response and why is it significant?

6. What does Muriel do as she trains Edward and what kind of personality does she have?

7. Why is Macon disappointed when he disembarks from his flight from London and returns home?

8. What does Sarah tell Macon in the car?

9. In Chapter 15, briefly describe how Macon is becoming a father-figure to Alexander.

10. What are Macon's and Sarah's reactions to the stormy weather and why are they significant?

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