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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, why does Dixon hurry out a window?
(a) He hears the Welches.
(b) He doesn't want to spend the night.
(c) He knows the door squeaks.
(d) He doesn't want to hurt Christine's feelings.

2. How does Dixon help Christine get inside Welch's after the dance?
(a) He uses his key.
(b) He finds a flashlight.
(c) He picks the door lock.
(d) He crawls through a window.

3. What does Dixon do when he sees the Welch family in Chapter 25?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Yells at them.
(c) Cries.
(d) Ignores them.

4. Where does Mr. Catchpole want to meet with Dixon in Chapter 19?
(a) Welch's house.
(b) The pub.
(c) His office.
(d) The library.

5. In Chapter 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about her behavior at the dance?
(a) He says she was busy with Gore-Urquhart.
(b) He says she was too clingy.
(c) He says she wasn't willing to dance.
(d) He says she kept leaving their table.

6. In Chapter 17, what time does Welch set up a meeting with Dixon?
(a) Four o'clock.
(b) Five o'clock.
(c) Six o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

7. How does the meeting Welch makes with Dixon in Chapter 17 interfere with his plans?
(a) It will give him more work than he can do.
(b) It's the same time he's supposed to meet Christine.
(c) It's the same day as his lecture is due.
(d) It will take up time he need to work on his lecture.

8. What does Dixon tell Christine should not be viewed objectively?
(a) Relationships.
(b) Education.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Money.

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Welch let Dixon talk to Christine in Chapter 19?
(a) She thinks it's a joke.
(b) Christine is out.
(c) She doesn't want Dixon talking to Christine.
(d) She limits Christine's time on the phone.

10. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine say about dating an artist?
(a) That it's easier than dating other men.
(b) That it gets boring when he talks about his work.
(c) That it's more romantic than dating other men.
(d) That it's harder than dating other men.

11. What does Welch's son Michel do for a living?
(a) Writes.
(b) Sings.
(c) Paints.
(d) Dances.

12. Why does Atkinson pass out at the lecture?
(a) He is trying to help Dixon.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is overheated.
(d) He is ill.

13. Why do Dixon and Bertrand get into a fistfight?
(a) Because Bertrand warns Dixon to stay away from Christine.
(b) Because Dixon kicks Bertrand out of his room.
(c) Because Dixon insults Bertrand.
(d) Because Christine told Bertrand she likes Dixon.

14. In Chapter 21, what makes Dixon nervous about giving the lecture?
(a) The warning he gets from the Principal.
(b) He realizes his lecture is too short.
(c) The number of people there.
(d) The way Welch keeps looking at him.

15. In Chapter 17, why do Dixon and Beesley go to the common room?
(a) To talk about classes.
(b) To check their class lists.
(c) To have coffee.
(d) To check their mailboxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?

2. Why does Dixon deny pretending to be a reporter on the phone when accused by Mrs. Dixon?

3. Why does Christine want Dixon to meet her at the train station?

4. How does Dixon treat Mr. Catchpole on the phone?

5. In Chapter 17, when does Welch say the External Examiner's review is?

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