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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 does Christine do when Dixon tells Margaret about the burn holes in Chapter 7?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She hides.
(c) She interrupts.
(d) She threatens Dixon.

2. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch ask Dixon about?
(a) The one about highway accidents.
(b) The one about labor statistics.
(c) The one about bridge construction.
(d) The one about shipbuilding techniques.

3. Where does Dixon live?
(a) Campus apartments.
(b) A dorm.
(c) A cottage.
(d) A boarding house.

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

5. What makes Dixon feel guilty about kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?
(a) Her age.
(b) Her suicide attempt.
(c) Her family's reputation.
(d) Her wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dixon ask Margaret to the dance?

2. What does Dixon do when he learns his article will be published in Chapter 3?

3. How does Margaret discuss her suicide attempt with Dixon?

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

5. After talking with Michie about the class syllabus, what does Dixon decide to do?

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