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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 doesn't want to spend the night.
(b) He doesn't want to hurt Christine's feelings.
(c) He knows the door squeaks.
(d) He hears the Welches.

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

3. How does Dr. Caton steal Dixon's article?
(a) He sells it to a newspaper.
(b) He puts the copyrights to it under his name.
(c) He turns it into a new lecture.
(d) He has it published in a foreign language.

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

5. In Chapter 13, whom does Dixon talk to while waiting for Christine to come outside?
(a) The Barclays.
(b) Welch.
(c) No one.
(d) Gore-Urquhart.

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

7. In Chapter 24, what does Catchpole warn Dixon about?
(a) Margaret's family.
(b) His love for Margaret.
(c) His influence in town.
(d) Margaret's drama.

8. In Chapter 19, why does Mr. Catchpole call Dixon?
(a) To ask about Bertrand.
(b) To ask about the university.
(c) To ask about Margaret.
(d) To ask about Christine.

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

10. Where does Dixon punch Bertrand?
(a) The eye.
(b) The arm.
(c) The chin.
(d) The ear.

11. 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) Christine is out.
(d) She limits Christine's time on the phone.

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

13. In Chapter 18, what does Bertrand say to Dixon about Christine?
(a) That he needs to treat her well.
(b) That she hates him.
(c) That he's wasting his time on her.
(d) That she will trick him.

14. Why does Dixon tell Christine she shouldn't marry Bertrand?
(a) Because he is only interested in himself.
(b) Because he is too old.
(c) Because she hasn't found love yet.
(d) Because she is too young.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dixon do to get the first taxi in Chapter 13?

2. After their first kiss, what does Dixon ask Christine to do?

3. What does Welch's son Michel do for a living?

4. In Chapter 17, why does Dixon want to call Dr. Caton?

5. What happens at the end of Dixon's lecture?

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