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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what reason does Dixon give for leaving Welch's early?
(a) Someone needs him at home.
(b) He has a date.
(c) He has to return to work.
(d) His parents are in town.

2. Why does Dixon pretend to be a reporter when he calls the Welches'?
(a) To try to get information from them.
(b) So he can just hang up.
(c) Because Mr. Welch sounds angry.
(d) Because Mrs. Welch asks about the burn holes.

3. How does Dixon try to hide the burn hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He rolls the rug up.
(b) He cuts it out.
(c) He flips the rug over.
(d) He covers it with furniture.

4. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?
(a) A failed romance.
(b) It was an accident.
(c) No one knows.
(d) She lost her job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Dixon feel guilty about kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?

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

3. When Bertrand criticizes Dixon at the art festival, who rescues him from being alone?

4. Why does Johns laugh at Dixon in Chapter 4?

5. What happens after Dixon and Christine talk about the "Evening Post" trick Dixon pulled?

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