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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, why does Margaret thank Dixon?
(a) For buying her drinks.
(b) For comforting her.
(c) For sending her flowers.
(d) For giving her space.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why does Mr. Michie stop to talk to Dixon?

2. How does Bertrand feel about Dixon's suggestion that the rich help the poor?

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

4. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon sneak to his bedroom?

5. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, what questions does Dixon ask Bertrand?

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