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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about the girls' opinion of Dixon's syllabus?
(a) They think it's too light.
(b) They like it.
(c) They think it's too heavy.
(d) They think it is too confusing.

2. Why does Dixon pretend to be a reporter when he calls the Welches'?
(a) To try to get information from them.
(b) Because Mr. Welch sounds angry.
(c) So he can just hang up.
(d) Because Mrs. Welch asks about the burn holes.

3. How does Dixon say he felt about writing the article in Chapter 1?
(a) He grew bored with it.
(b) He loved it.
(c) He hated it.
(d) He was confused and kept changing his subject.

4. How does Dixon burn a hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He drops a candle.
(b) He spills chemicals.
(c) He falls asleep smoking.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

5. Who asks Dixon to dance at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) No one.
(b) Christine.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Carol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how does Dixon describe Welch's feelings toward music?

2. When Christine asks Dixon about Bertrand asking Carol to the dance in Chapter 11, how does Dixon respond?

3. Where do Dixon and Margaret go for drinks in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 11, what confuses Dixon about Christine while dancing with her?

5. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon learn his article will be published?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what role does Gore-Urquhart play at the dance?

2. What happens when Dixon pretends to be a reporter on the phone?

3. What surprises Dixon about Carol when he dances with her?

4. In Chapter 4, what do Dixon, Bertrand, and Christine argue about?

5. What happens because of Dixon's avoidance of being introduced to Bertrand?

6. In Chapter 11, what does Christine tell Dixon about Johns?

7. What does Margaret think about Dixon's burn holes he left in Welch's room?

8. In Chapter 5, what happens between Dixon and Margaret?

9. What are Dixon's reservations about taking part in the art festival?

10. How does Bertrand's introduction in Chapter 4 affect Dixon?

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