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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, why does Dixon want to call Dr. Caton?
(a) To wish him well.
(b) To talk about his article.
(c) To ask if he needs an assistant.
(d) To try to get his old job.

2. How does Dixon learn he has been fired from the university?
(a) Welch sends a note.
(b) Bertrand tells him.
(c) He is locked out of his office.
(d) With a phone call.

3. In Chapter 18, what does Bertrand say to Dixon about Christine?
(a) That he needs to treat her well.
(b) That she hates him.
(c) That he's wasting his time on her.
(d) That she will trick him.

4. What does Dixon tell Christine should not be viewed objectively?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Money.
(c) Education.
(d) Relationships.

5. In Chapter 18, why doesn't Dixon eat dinner with the Welches?
(a) They tell him to go home.
(b) They are going to a play.
(c) He pretends to be sick.
(d) He doesn't want to stay late.

6. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine say about dating an artist?
(a) That it's harder than dating other men.
(b) That it gets boring when he talks about his work.
(c) That it's more romantic than dating other men.
(d) That it's easier than dating other men.

7. In Chapter 19, why does Christine say she has to stop seeing Dixon?
(a) Because Dixon is seeing Margaret.
(b) Because Bertrand is suspicious.
(c) Because she is too busy.
(d) Because it is morally wrong.

8. While in the taxi, what does Christine ask Dixon about her relationship with Bertrand?
(a) If she should marry him.
(b) If she is doing the right thing.
(c) If he is a good match for her.
(d) If he is cheating on her.

9. In Chapter 16, what does Margaret ask Dixon?
(a) Why he is spending time with Christine?
(b) Why he left her at the dance.
(c) Why he hadn't called her.
(d) Why he lied to the Welches.

10. Why doesn't Mrs. Welch let Dixon talk to Christine in Chapter 19?
(a) She doesn't want Dixon talking to Christine.
(b) She thinks it's a joke.
(c) She limits Christine's time on the phone.
(d) Christine is out.

11. How does the audience respond when Dixon starts giving his lecture?
(a) They boo him.
(b) They laugh.
(c) They start to leave.
(d) They throw things.

12. In Chapter 18, where does Dixon invite Margaret?
(a) To tea.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To dinner.
(d) To play games.

13. In Chapter 16, how does Atkinson try to stop Margaret's fit the first time?
(a) He holds her back.
(b) He throws water on her.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He yells at her.

14. Why does Dixon tell Christine she shouldn't marry Bertrand?
(a) Because he is too old.
(b) Because she hasn't found love yet.
(c) Because he is only interested in himself.
(d) Because she is too young.

15. In Chapter 13, what does the taxi driver say about driving to Welch's?
(a) That it's too late to go there.
(b) That he doesn't know how to get there.
(c) That he has to charge double.
(d) That it's too far.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their first kiss, what does Dixon ask Christine to do?

2. Where does Dixon punch Bertrand?

3. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?

4. How does Dixon treat Mr. Catchpole on the phone?

5. While in the taxi, what does Christine say she wishes people would remember about her?

(see the answer keys)

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