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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. What does Bertrand criticize Dixon for missing at the art festival?
(a) His notes.
(b) The point of the event.
(c) The introductions.
(d) The food.

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

3. In Chapter 6, how long does Dixon wait before going downstairs to breakfast?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) An hour.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Ten minutes.

4. In Chapter 2, why does Margaret thank Dixon?
(a) For comforting her.
(b) For sending her flowers.
(c) For giving her space.
(d) For buying her drinks.

5. What kind of dancing does Bertrand's fiancée do?
(a) Modern.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Tap.
(d) Ballet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret tell Dixon about Carol's reaction to not going to the dance with Bertrand?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Dixon finally fall asleep?

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

4. How does Margaret discuss her suicide attempt with Dixon?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 1, what article does Welch want published and why?

4. How does Atkinson help Dixon in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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