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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 Dixon feel after pretending to be a reporter on the phone?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Calm.
(d) Sad.

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

3. How does Dixon try to hide the burn hole in the rug at Welch's?
(a) He cuts it out.
(b) He flips the rug over.
(c) He rolls the rug up.
(d) He covers it with furniture.

4. After talking with Michie about the class syllabus, what does Dixon decide to do?
(a) Make it heavier.
(b) Have someone else write it.
(c) Make it lighter.
(d) Keep it the same.

5. How does Gore-Urquhart convince the bartender at the dance to give everyone full pints?
(a) Because he has three pretty girls with him.
(b) Because they are both Scottish.
(c) Because he shows a college ID.
(d) Because he bribes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Mr. Julius Gore-Urquhart be in France?

2. Why does Dixon take Welch's phone call in Chapter 9?

3. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, why does Dixon suggest Bertrand call Christine?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about Dixon's syllabus?

5. Who is the last person Dixon calls in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dixon do after learning that his article on shipbuilding techniques will be published?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Dixon do when Christine asks about Carol in Chapter 11?

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

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