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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dixon stop kissing Christine for the second time?
(a) Welch comes home.
(b) Dixon is tired.
(c) She doesn't seem interested.
(d) It's getting late.

2. While in the taxi after the dance, what reason does Christine give Dixon for why her previous relationships ended?
(a) The men were too old.
(b) The men always cheated on her.
(c) She was too picky.
(d) She didn't want to be seduced.

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

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

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

6. After their first kiss, where do Dixon and Christine agree to meet on Tuesday?
(a) A park.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) A closed classroom.
(d) A hotel restaurant.

7. In Chapter 13, what does the taxi driver say about driving to Welch's?
(a) That he doesn't know how to get there.
(b) That he has to charge double.
(c) That it's too late to go there.
(d) That it's too far.

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

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

10. After the dance, why does Christine have a hard time getting in Welch's house?
(a) She doesn't want to leave.
(b) It's locked.
(c) It's raining.
(d) It's dark.

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

12. While in the taxi, what does Christine ask Dixon about her relationship with Bertrand?
(a) If he is a good match for her.
(b) If she should marry him.
(c) If he is cheating on her.
(d) If she is doing the right thing.

13. In Chapter 18, how does Dixon describe his relationship with Margaret?
(a) As torture.
(b) As fate.
(c) As a duty.
(d) As a mockery.

14. In Chapter 18, why doesn't Dixon eat dinner with the Welches?
(a) They are going to a play.
(b) He pretends to be sick.
(c) He doesn't want to stay late.
(d) They tell him to go home.

15. What happens when Dixon asks Dr. Caton for a publication date?
(a) He says it's already been published.
(b) He says within a few months.
(c) He won't give Dixon one.
(d) He says within the year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dixon punch Bertrand?

2. In Chapter 17, what time does Welch set up a meeting with Dixon?

3. How does the meeting Welch makes with Dixon in Chapter 17 interfere with his plans?

4. After their first kiss, what does Dixon say about Margaret?

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

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