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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom is Carol Goldsmith married to?
(a) A dean.
(b) A financial aid officer.
(c) A lecturer.
(d) A tenure-track professor.

3. How long will Mr. Julius Gore-Urquhart be in France?
(a) For a week.
(b) For a month.
(c) For a year.
(d) For six months.

4. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon learn his article will be published?
(a) With a telephone call.
(b) Through a letter.
(c) From a telegram.
(d) Welch tells him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Dixon pretend to sing?

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

3. In Chapter 5, what impresses Dixon about Margaret after he uses the bathroom?

4. How does Dixon know Margaret?

5. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?

(see the answer key)

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