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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why does Mr. Michie stop to talk to Dixon?
(a) He needs directions.
(b) He wants to know about a subject in class.
(c) He wants to hear about Dixon's job.
(d) He has a romantic dilemma.

2. 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 beginning to love him.
(d) She's too fond of him.

3. What does Carol tell Dixon about her husband's knowledge of her affair with Bertrand?
(a) He knows nothing.
(b) She's worried someone will tell.
(c) He knows about it.
(d) He probably suspects something.

4. Why does Dixon take Welch's phone call in Chapter 9?
(a) Because the porter was confused.
(b) Because Welch is out.
(c) Because he knows the answer to the caller's problem.
(d) Because Welch asked him to.

5. How does Dixon burn a hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He drops a candle.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) He spills chemicals.
(d) He falls asleep smoking.

6. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon sneak to his bedroom?
(a) Because he has a secret.
(b) Because he is drunk.
(c) Because it is late.
(d) Because he was locked out.

7. At the end of Chapter 12, where does Dixon tell Christine he is going?
(a) To get a taxi.
(b) To Welch's.
(c) Home.
(d) Back to school.

8. In Chapter 9, why does Christine refuse to call Mrs. Welch?
(a) Because she doesn't get along with her.
(b) Because she is at work.
(c) Because she sleeps late.
(d) Because she is too busy.

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

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

11. Whom does Carol end up going to the dance with?
(a) Bertrand's brother.
(b) Gore-Urquhart.
(c) Johns.
(d) No one.

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

13. Whom does Margaret ask to dance in Chapter 10?
(a) Johns.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Bertrand.
(d) Gore-Urquhart.

14. How does the argument between Bertrand, Dixon, and Christine end in Chapter 4?
(a) When Dixon decides to leave.
(b) When Dixon agrees with Bertrand.
(c) When Christine insists they stop.
(d) When Bertrand walks away.

15. Who offers to help Dixon hide the burn hole on the rug?
(a) Bertrand.
(b) Christine.
(c) Welch.
(d) Carol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bertrand feel about Dixon's suggestion that the rich help the poor?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Carol say Margaret will do to Dixon?

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

4. Why does Dixon put up with Mr. Michie's questions

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

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