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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about Dixon's syllabus?
(a) That he likes it.
(b) That he thinks it's too light.
(c) That it is too confusing.
(d) That he thinks it's too heavy.

2. How long is Dixon's probationary teaching period at the university?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) One semester.
(d) Two years.

3. What makes Dixon feel guilty about kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?
(a) Her family's reputation.
(b) Her wealth.
(c) Her suicide attempt.
(d) Her age.

4. How does Gore-Urquhart convince the bartender at the dance to give everyone full pints?
(a) Because he shows a college ID.
(b) Because he has three pretty girls with him.
(c) Because he bribes him.
(d) Because they are both Scottish.

5. What does Margaret tell Dixon about Carol's reaction to not going to the dance with Bertrand?
(a) She was angry.
(b) She was sad.
(c) She was happy.
(d) She didn't care.

6. How does Dixon say he felt about writing the article in Chapter 1?
(a) He loved it.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He grew bored with it.
(d) He was confused and kept changing his subject.

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

8. In Chapter 4, why does Dixon pretend to sing?
(a) Because he doesn't want to be heard.
(b) Because he wants to impress a girl.
(c) Because he doesn't know the words.
(d) Because he can't read music.

9. Whom does Carol end up going to the dance with?
(a) No one.
(b) Gore-Urquhart.
(c) Bertrand's brother.
(d) Johns.

10. When Christine asks Dixon about Bertrand asking Carol to the dance in Chapter 11, how does Dixon respond?
(a) He tells her the truth.
(b) He tells her he knows nothing.
(c) He tells her Carol asked Bertrand.
(d) He tells her he has to leave.

11. In Chapter 10, what does Dixon decide to tell Margaret about what he knows about Carol and Bertrand?
(a) He decides to tell her nothing.
(b) He decides to ask questions to see if she knows.
(c) He decides to drop hints.
(d) He decides to tell her everything.

12. Who asks Dixon to dance at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) No one.
(b) Christine.
(c) Carol.
(d) Margaret.

13. While drinking at the bar during the dance, what does Margaret tell Dixon about her feelings for him?
(a) She's beginning to love him.
(b) She doesn't care for him anymore.
(c) She may hate him.
(d) She's too fond of him.

14. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, why does Dixon suggest Bertrand call Christine?
(a) Because she was looking for him.
(b) Because Bertrand asks his opinion.
(c) Because she might end up working for the paper.
(d) Because she set up the interview.

15. What happens after Dixon and Christine talk about the "Evening Post" trick Dixon pulled?
(a) They dance slower.
(b) They dance closer.
(c) They stop dancing.
(d) They stop talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what is the first thing Carol asks Dixon?

2. In Chapter 12, why does Dixon say he wouldn't attempt to go after Christine romantically?

3. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch ask Dixon about?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Dixon ask Welch?

5. In Chapter 7, what reason does Dixon give for leaving Welch's early?

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