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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon worry about falling asleep?
(a) Because he is drunk.
(b) Because of what happened with Margaret.
(c) Because he can't get to his bed.
(d) Because he is wide awake.

3. What does Dixon worry about when Johns walks in the room after his phone call with Christine in Chapter 9?
(a) If Johns needs something.
(b) If Johns knows Christine.
(c) If Johns has money.
(d) If Johns was listening in.

4. In Chapter 5, how does Dixon finally fall asleep?
(a) Sitting up.
(b) Curled up in a chair.
(c) Face down.
(d) On the floor.

5. How does the meeting Welch makes with Dixon in Chapter 17 interfere with his plans?
(a) It will take up time he need to work on his lecture.
(b) It will give him more work than he can do.
(c) It's the same day as his lecture is due.
(d) It's the same time he's supposed to meet Christine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertrand criticize Dixon for missing at the art festival?

2. Why does Dixon tell Christine she shouldn't marry Bertrand?

3. Why does Dixon ask Margaret to the dance?

4. What kind of dancing does Bertrand's fiancée do?

5. In Chapter 11, what confuses Dixon about Christine while dancing with her?

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