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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. How does Margaret react to the burn holes Dixon left in his room?
(a) She offers to help hide them.
(b) With humor.
(c) She ignores Dixon.
(d) With disgust.

2. What happens after Dixon and Christine talk about the "Evening Post" trick Dixon pulled?
(a) They stop dancing.
(b) They stop talking.
(c) They dance closer.
(d) They dance slower.

3. What does Dixon thank Christine for in Chapter 11?
(a) Helping him lie on the phone to Mrs. Welch.
(b) Loaning him money.
(c) Not starting a fight with Carol.
(d) Dancing with him.

4. At the end of Chapter 12, how long does Dixon tell Christine to wait before going outside?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 25 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

5. Who tells Dixon that Welch's son will be at the art festival?
(a) Bertrand.
(b) Welch.
(c) Dixon overhears someone say it.
(d) Margaret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to help Dixon hide the burn hole on the rug?

2. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?

3. In Chapter 2, why does Dixon continue to agree to take part in art week?

4. How does Dixon feel about seeing Margaret for the first time since she left the hospital?

5. What does Dixon ask Mr. Atkinson to do in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Carol give Dixon while they dance?

2. What do Margaret and Dixon talk about when she is first released from the hospital?

3. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon react to Mr. Michie's conversation?

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

5. Why does Dixon decide to call a taxi at the end of the dance?

6. In Chapter 4, what makes Dixon nervous about the music?

7. In Chapter 8, what do Welch and Dixon discuss in Welch's office?

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

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

10. In Chapter 11, what does Dixon talk to Christine about in regard to his phone call to the Welches'?

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