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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Christine asks Dixon about Bertrand asking Carol to the dance in Chapter 11, how does Dixon respond?
(a) He tells her he has to leave.
(b) He tells her the truth.
(c) He tells her he knows nothing.
(d) He tells her Carol asked Bertrand.

2. When Bertrand criticizes Dixon at the art festival, who rescues him from being alone?
(a) A pretty student.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Carol.
(d) Welch.

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

4. What makes Dixon suspicious of Bertrand and Carol in Chapter 5?
(a) When Welch makes a suggestive statement.
(b) When he sees them hug.
(c) When he hears Carol talking about Bertrand.
(d) When he reads a note from Christine.

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

6. 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.

7. In Chapter 6, how long does Dixon wait before going downstairs to breakfast?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) An hour.

8. How does Dixon try to hide the burn hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He cuts it out.
(b) He covers it with furniture.
(c) He flips the rug over.
(d) He rolls the rug up.

9. In Chapter 9, why does Dixon pretend not to know if Bertrand is attending the dance?
(a) He doesn't know for sure if he is.
(b) He doesn't want to get involved.
(c) He doesn't want to upset Christine.
(d) He wants to go with Christine.

10. Who is the last person Dixon calls in Chapter 9?
(a) Mrs. Welch.
(b) Bertrand.
(c) Christine.
(d) Johns.

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

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

13. Who tells Dixon that Welch's son will be at the art festival?
(a) Bertrand.
(b) Welch.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Dixon overhears someone say it.

14. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about Dixon's syllabus?
(a) That he likes it.
(b) That he thinks it's too light.
(c) That he thinks it's too heavy.
(d) That it is too confusing.

15. In Chapter 11, how does Christine know Bertrand asked Carol to the dance first?
(a) Because of Carol's attitude.
(b) Because Christine overheard Carol talking about it.
(c) Because Dixon told her.
(d) Because Bertrand accidentally said it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Margaret discuss her suicide attempt with Dixon?

2. In Chapter 12, what is the first thing Carol asks Dixon?

3. In Chapter 1, how does Dixon describe Welch's feelings toward music?

4. What makes Dixon feel guilty about kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?

5. How does Dixon feel after pretending to be a reporter on the phone?

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