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

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. In Chapter 2, why does Dixon continue to agree to take part in art week?
(a) To try to get a full time position.
(b) To impress Margaret.
(c) To earn extra money.
(d) To show off in front of Welch.

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) The publisher sometimes doesn't follow through.
(c) He wants to put an ad in the paper.
(d) Dixon's job depends on it.

4. What does Dixon do at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Write a letter to his publisher.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Ask Christine to the dance.
(d) Call Bertrand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is wrong with the song Welch chooses for Dixon to sing?

2. Who offers to help Dixon hide the burn hole on the rug?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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