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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why hasn't Bertrand shown Christine any of his paintings yet?
(a) He says he isn't a real painter yet.
(b) He says he hasn't finished them yet.
(c) He doesn't want her opinion.
(d) He's always private about his work.

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

3. How does Gore-Urquhart help Dixon before his lecture?
(a) He gives him a drink of whiskey.
(b) He pays him.
(c) He gives him words of advice.
(d) He says he'll give the lecture instead.

4. What happens at the end of Dixon's lecture?
(a) He jumps into the crowd.
(b) He is dragged off stage.
(c) He throws up.
(d) He passes out.

5. How does Dixon learn he has been fired from the university?
(a) With a phone call.
(b) Bertrand tells him.
(c) He is locked out of his office.
(d) Welch sends a note.

6. In Chapter 16, whom does Dixon pretend to be when he writes a letter to Johns?
(a) Johns's boss.
(b) The secretary of Johns's boss.
(c) The angry boyfriend of a girl Johns admires.
(d) A girl Johns admires.

7. In Chapter 16, how does Atkinson try to stop Margaret's fit the first time?
(a) He holds her back.
(b) He slaps her.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He throws water on her.

8. In Chapter 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about their relationship?
(a) That they should stop seeing each other.
(b) That they should talk about it later.
(c) That they should see other people, too.
(d) That they should make a commitment.

9. When Mrs. Welch confronts Dixon about the burned sheets, what does Dixon do?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Tells her he knows who really did it.
(c) Offers to pay for the damage.
(d) Denies he did anything.

10. While in the taxi, what does Christine say Bertrand always does to her?
(a) Sends her home early.
(b) Ignores her.
(c) Starts fights with her.
(d) Buys her presents.

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

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

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

14. In Chapter 16, how does Atkinson try to stop Margaret's fit for the second time?
(a) He throws water on her.
(b) He gives her alcohol.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He calls the police.

15. In Chapter 19, how many hours in a row does Dixon spend working on his "Merrie England" lecture?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Five hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dixon go to breakfast early in Chapter 17?

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

3. In Chapter 13, what does the taxi driver say about driving to Welch's?

4. Where does Mr. Catchpole want to meet with Dixon in Chapter 19?

5. In Chapter 19, why does Christine say she has to stop seeing Dixon?

(see the answer keys)

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