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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dixon say he felt about writing the article in Chapter 1?
(a) He loved it.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He grew bored with it.
(d) He was confused and kept changing his subject.

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

3. In Chapter 12, what does Christine say about Bertrand's motives that evening?
(a) He wants to talk to Gore-Urquhart.
(b) He wants to have Christine all to himself.
(c) He wants to look at other women.
(d) She doesn't know why he is there.

4. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?
(a) No one knows.
(b) It was an accident.
(c) A failed romance.
(d) She lost her job.

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

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

7. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He calls her a ballerina.
(c) He makes fun of her shoes.
(d) He doesn't shake her hand.

8. What does Dixon do after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?
(a) Gets something to eat.
(b) Tries to sleep.
(c) Calls Johns.
(d) Drinks alcohol.

9. What does Dixon worry about while kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?
(a) If he will fall in love with her.
(b) If she likes him.
(c) If he is being fair to her.
(d) If he is too drunk.

10. What kind of dancing does Bertrand's fiancée do?
(a) Ballet.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Tap.
(d) Modern.

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

12. In Chapter 9, why does Christine call?
(a) To try to find Bertrand.
(b) To ask about the dance.
(c) To speak to Carol.
(d) To say she'll be out of town.

13. What does Dixon ask Mr. Atkinson to do in Chapter 3?
(a) Go out with him for drinks.
(b) Call him at Welch's.
(c) Loan him money for a bus ticket.
(d) Read his article.

14. What does Dixon do when he learns his article will be published in Chapter 3?
(a) Calls his friends.
(b) Jumps.
(c) Sings.
(d) Draws.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While drinking at the bar during the dance, what does Margaret tell Dixon about her feelings for him?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Dixon decide to tell Margaret about what he knows about Carol and Bertrand?

3. How does Dixon know Margaret?

4. At the end of Chapter 12, how long does Dixon tell Christine to wait before going outside?

5. Whom does Carol end up going to the dance with?

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