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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. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, what questions does Dixon ask Bertrand?
(a) Questions about his art.
(b) Questions about his personal life.
(c) Questions about his vacation.
(d) Questions about his professional goals.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Dixon ask Welch?
(a) How much longer his probation is.
(b) If the party went well.
(c) If he will get a raise.
(d) What his standing at the university it.

3. Why is Bertrand excited to meet Mr. Julius Gore-Urquhart?
(a) Because he is looking for someone to manage his rental properties.
(b) Because he is famous.
(c) Because he is wise.
(d) Because he is an art patron.

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

5. How does the argument between Bertrand, Dixon, and Christine end in Chapter 4?
(a) When Dixon decides to leave.
(b) When Bertrand walks away.
(c) When Christine insists they stop.
(d) When Dixon agrees with Bertrand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Margaret ask to dance in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 9, why does Christine refuse to call Mrs. Welch?

4. In Chapter 5, why does Dixon worry about falling asleep?

5. How does Dixon know Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Carol act at the university dance?

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

4. How does Dixon help Christine in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Bertrand come to the campus?

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

(see the answer keys)

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