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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julian planning to do for Christmas?

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

3. What does Macon have at lunch with Sarah that he has never had before?

4. Why does Muriel tell Macon about the previous boyfriend who, after he began to trust women again, left her for a stewardess?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Macon's trips to various cities in the novel. Does his attitude toward travel change over the course of the novel? What significant events occur while he's away from home? Which trips are the most significant for his personal journey?

Essay Topic 2

The issue of class is significant in the novel. Macon's family is middle-class, while Muriel has a working-class background. When Macon begins to see Muriel, his family do not approve of Muriel because they think she is just out for a meal ticket. How are Macon's reservations about Muriel also about class division?

Essay Topic 3

Holidays function as significant events for Macon and his family. Discuss the family dynamics at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what they reveal about the characters' relationships with one another.

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