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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, whom does Dixon wish will join his class?
(a) Mr. Michie.
(b) The pretty girls.
(c) The smartest students.
(d) Students who skip class.

2. How does Dixon know Margaret?
(a) She is one of his bosses.
(b) She is a student.
(c) She is an ex-girlfriend.
(d) She is also a lecturer.

3. Where do Dixon and Margaret go for drinks in Chapter 2?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) Welch's house.
(c) The university offices.
(d) A pub.

4. In Chapter 10, what does Dixon decide to tell Margaret about what he knows about Carol and Bertrand?
(a) He decides to ask questions to see if she knows.
(b) He decides to drop hints.
(c) He decides to tell her nothing.
(d) He decides to tell her everything.

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

6. In Chapter 1, why does Welch say he wants to see Dixon's article published?
(a) To help Dixon out financially.
(b) To bring honor to their department.
(c) To help him keep his job.
(d) To feel proud as a mentor.

7. After talking with Michie about the class syllabus, what does Dixon decide to do?
(a) Make it lighter.
(b) Have someone else write it.
(c) Keep it the same.
(d) Make it heavier.

8. What does Margaret tell Dixon about Carol's reaction to not going to the dance with Bertrand?
(a) She was happy.
(b) She was angry.
(c) She didn't care.
(d) She was sad.

9. In Chapter 4, what is wrong with the song Welch chooses for Dixon to sing?
(a) It is very long.
(b) It has a solo.
(c) Part of the sheet music is missing.
(d) It's in a different language.

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

11. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about the girls' opinion of Dixon's syllabus?
(a) They like it.
(b) They think it's too light.
(c) They think it's too heavy.
(d) They think it is too confusing.

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

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

14. Why does Margaret kick Dixon out of her bedroom in Chapter 5?
(a) For kissing her.
(b) For asking for money.
(c) For passing out.
(d) For being drunk.

15. Where does Dixon go after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?
(a) Outside.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) To his bedroom.
(d) Downstairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how long does Dixon wait before going downstairs to breakfast?

2. How does Margaret react to the burn holes Dixon left in his room?

3. In Chapter 5, what impresses Dixon about Margaret after he uses the bathroom?

4. When Bertrand criticizes Dixon at the art festival, who rescues him from being alone?

5. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?

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