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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 8, why is Welch concerned with the publication date of Dixon's article?
(a) Welch doesn't want it to compete with his article.
(b) He wants to put an ad in the paper.
(c) The publisher sometimes doesn't follow through.
(d) Dixon's job depends on it.

4. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?
(a) He calls her a ballerina.
(b) He doesn't shake her hand.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He makes fun of her shoes.

5. How does Dixon burn a hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He drops a candle.
(b) He falls asleep smoking.
(c) He spills chemicals.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon learn his article will be published?

3. Why does Dixon pretend to be a reporter when he calls the Welches'?

4. How does the argument between Bertrand, Dixon, and Christine end in Chapter 4?

5. What makes Dixon suspicious of Bertrand and Carol in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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