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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Dixon feel after pretending to be a reporter on the phone?
(a) Calm.
(b) Sad.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

3. What allows Dixon to avoid singing the song Welch picks out at the art festival?
(a) Bertrand walks in.
(b) It starts to rain.
(c) Welch changes his mind.
(d) Someone else demands to sing.

4. How does Christine describe Dixon's trick of pretending to be a reporter?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Appalling.
(c) Funny.
(d) Dangerous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christine asks Dixon about Bertrand asking Carol to the dance in Chapter 11, how does Dixon respond?

2. How does Professor Barclay help Dixon with his "Merrie England" lecture?

3. In Chapter 13, whom does Dixon talk to while waiting for Christine to come outside?

4. After their first kiss, where do Dixon and Christine agree to meet on Tuesday?

5. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?

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