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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Margaret thank Dixon?
(a) For comforting her.
(b) For giving her space.
(c) For buying her drinks.
(d) For sending her flowers.

2. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, why does Dixon suggest Bertrand call Christine?
(a) Because she set up the interview.
(b) Because Bertrand asks his opinion.
(c) Because she might end up working for the paper.
(d) Because she was looking for him.

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

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

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

6. What does Welch ask Dixon to do at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Give a lecture.
(b) Talk to Margaret.
(c) Stay the night at his house.
(d) Write another article.

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

8. How long is Dixon's probationary teaching period at the university?
(a) One semester.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

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

10. In Chapter 12, what is the first thing Carol asks Dixon?
(a) How to make more money.
(b) How to get a job at the university.
(c) What he knows about Christine.
(d) What do to about Bertrand.

11. Why does Dixon ask Margaret to the dance?
(a) He feels bad for her.
(b) She asks him.
(c) He thinks she is pretty.
(d) He decides he likes her.

12. How does Bertrand feel about Dixon's suggestion that the rich help the poor?
(a) He is offended.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is intrigued.
(d) He is confused.

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

14. In Chapter 8, what does Dixon ask Welch?
(a) What his standing at the university it.
(b) How much longer his probation is.
(c) If he will get a raise.
(d) If the party went well.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical instrument does Dixon learn he will have to play at art week?

2. How does Dixon feel about seeing Margaret for the first time since she left the hospital?

3. Whom does Dixon ask to dance at the end of Chapter 10?

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

5. What allows Dixon to avoid singing the song Welch picks out at the art festival?

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