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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long will Mr. Julius Gore-Urquhart be in France?
(a) For a week.
(b) For six months.
(c) For a month.
(d) For a year.

2. What does Bertrand criticize Dixon for missing at the art festival?
(a) The introductions.
(b) His notes.
(c) The point of the event.
(d) The food.

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

4. Why is Bertrand excited to meet Mr. Julius Gore-Urquhart?
(a) Because he is looking for someone to manage his rental properties.
(b) Because he is famous.
(c) Because he is an art patron.
(d) Because he is wise.

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

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

7. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon learn his article will be published?
(a) With a telephone call.
(b) Welch tells him.
(c) Through a letter.
(d) From a telegram.

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

9. How does Margaret react to the burn holes Dixon left in his room?
(a) She offers to help hide them.
(b) With humor.
(c) She ignores Dixon.
(d) With disgust.

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

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

12. In Chapter 12, what does Carol say Margaret will do to Dixon?
(a) Leave him for someone else.
(b) Bring him down.
(c) Treat him right.
(d) Make him poor.

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

14. While drinking at the bar during the dance, what does Margaret tell Dixon about her feelings for him?
(a) She may hate him.
(b) She doesn't care for him anymore.
(c) She's too fond of him.
(d) She's beginning to love him.

15. In Chapter 4, why does Dixon pretend to sing?
(a) Because he doesn't know the words.
(b) Because he wants to impress a girl.
(c) Because he can't read music.
(d) Because he doesn't want to be heard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the last person Dixon calls in Chapter 9?

3. What does Dixon do after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?

4. In Chapter 9, why does Christine refuse to call Mrs. Welch?

5. What does Carol tell Dixon about her husband's knowledge of her affair with Bertrand?

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