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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While in the taxi, what does Christine say she wishes people would remember about her?
(a) Her own dreams.
(b) Her father's occupation.
(c) How proud she is.
(d) How young she is.

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

4. Where does Dr. L. S. Caton get a job?
(a) Peru.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Mexico.

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

6. Why does Christine give money to Dixon at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) To pay him back for the drinks.
(b) Dixon doesn't know why.
(c) As a gift.
(d) For a taxi.

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

8. How does Dixon respond to new that Caton is moving?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He has no opinion.
(d) He is glad.

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

10. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?
(a) She cries hysterically.
(b) She laughs in his face.
(c) She starts to yell in anger.
(d) She makes fun of him.

11. While in the taxi, what does Christine say her feelings have been lately?
(a) Confused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Bored.

12. While in the taxi after the dance, to whom does Dixon compare Bertrand?
(a) Himself.
(b) Gore-Urquhart.
(c) A child.
(d) Welch.

13. What do Gore-Urquhart and Dixon agree upon about the lecture?
(a) That it's too long.
(b) That it's boring.
(c) That it's ridiculous.
(d) That it's important.

14. How does Dixon treat Mr. Catchpole on the phone?
(a) Rudely.
(b) Coldly.
(c) Friendly.
(d) He doesn't even speak to him on the phone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Welch do when he runs into Dixon at the library?

2. Whom does Dixon sound like when he first starts giving his lecture?

3. In Chapter 16, what does Margaret ask Dixon?

4. In Chapter 18, why does Dixon slide across the driver's seat of Welch's car?

5. What day of the week is it in the beginning of Chapter 17?

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