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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. Whom does Margaret ask to dance in Chapter 10?
(a) Johns.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Bertrand.
(d) Gore-Urquhart.

2. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon worry about falling asleep?
(a) Because he can't get to his bed.
(b) Because of what happened with Margaret.
(c) Because he is wide awake.
(d) Because he is drunk.

3. What does Dixon do after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?
(a) Tries to sleep.
(b) Gets something to eat.
(c) Calls Johns.
(d) Drinks alcohol.

4. Who is the last person Dixon calls in Chapter 9?
(a) Christine.
(b) Johns.
(c) Mrs. Welch.
(d) Bertrand.

5. At the end of Chapter 12, where does Dixon tell Christine he is going?
(a) Back to school.
(b) To Welch's.
(c) Home.
(d) To get a taxi.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Carol say Margaret will do to Dixon?

2. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon sneak to his bedroom?

3. How long is Dixon's probationary teaching period at the university?

4. In Chapter 8, why is Welch concerned with the publication date of Dixon's article?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Christine say about Bertrand's motives that evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Margaret tell Dixon about the art festival in Chapter 2?

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

6. How does Dixon feel about his probationary teaching position?

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

8. What happens when Dixon falls asleep smoking a cigarette at the Welches'?

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

10. How does Dixon help Christine in Chapter 9?

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