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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Carol say Margaret will do to Dixon?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, how long does Dixon tell Christine to wait before going outside?

3. In Chapter 11, how does Christine know Bertrand asked Carol to the dance first?

4. Why does Dixon ask Margaret to the dance?

5. Who tells Dixon that Welch's son will be at the art festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what role does Gore-Urquhart play at the dance?

2. What does Margaret think about Dixon's burn holes he left in Welch's room?

3. How does Dixon react to the burn holes he makes at the Welches'?

4. How does Atkinson help Dixon in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch want published and why?

6. In Chapter 11, what does Dixon talk to Christine about in regard to his phone call to the Welches'?

7. In Chapter 4, what makes Dixon nervous about the music?

8. In Chapter 1, what do Dixon and Welch discuss about Margaret?

9. Why can't Dixon go to his bedroom in Chapter 5?

10. How does Dixon end up asking Margaret to the dance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of luck in this novel. Consider its relation to the title as well as to the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 2

What is the author's commentary on higher education?

Essay Topic 3

Examine what motivates Dixon throughout the novel. How do these things help define and develop his character?

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