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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dixon live?
(a) A dorm.
(b) Campus apartments.
(c) A cottage.
(d) A boarding house.

2. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch ask Dixon about?
(a) The one about bridge construction.
(b) The one about highway accidents.
(c) The one about shipbuilding techniques.
(d) The one about labor statistics.

3. What does Dixon ask Mr. Atkinson to do in Chapter 3?
(a) Loan him money for a bus ticket.
(b) Call him at Welch's.
(c) Read his article.
(d) Go out with him for drinks.

4. What musical instrument does Dixon learn he will have to play at art week?
(a) A violin.
(b) A recorder.
(c) A piano.
(d) A guitar.

5. In Chapter 2, why does Dixon continue to agree to take part in art week?
(a) To impress Margaret.
(b) To show off in front of Welch.
(c) To earn extra money.
(d) To try to get a full time position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?

2. What does Dixon do when he learns his article will be published in Chapter 3?

3. How does Bertrand feel about Dixon's suggestion that the rich help the poor?

4. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon sneak to his bedroom?

5. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon worry about falling asleep?

(see the answer key)

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