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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. Where does Dixon tell the cab to wait in Chapter 13?
(a) Down the block.
(b) Behind the building.
(c) Around the corner.
(d) In front of the building.

2. How does the meeting Welch makes with Dixon in Chapter 17 interfere with his plans?
(a) It will give him more work than he can do.
(b) It will take up time he need to work on his lecture.
(c) It's the same day as his lecture is due.
(d) It's the same time he's supposed to meet Christine.

3. In Chapter 16, what does Margaret ask Dixon?
(a) Why he left her at the dance.
(b) Why he lied to the Welches.
(c) Why he hadn't called her.
(d) Why he is spending time with Christine?

4. In Chapter 16, how does Atkinson try to stop Margaret's fit for the second time?
(a) He throws water on her.
(b) He gives her alcohol.
(c) He calls the police.
(d) He yells at her.

5. In Chapter 17, when does Welch say the External Examiner's review is?
(a) The next week.
(b) He doesn't know.
(c) The next day.
(d) The next month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dixon write the letter to Johns in Chapter 16?

2. In Chapter 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about their relationship?

3. While in the taxi, what does Christine say her feelings have been lately?

4. What happens when Dixon slides across the driver's seat of Welch's car in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 17, why does Dixon want to call Dr. Caton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Christine ask Dixon to meet her at the train station?

2. In Chapter 17, what worries Dixon about his publication?

3. In Chapter 16, how does Dixon try to get even with Johns?

4. How does Margaret react when Dixon says they should stop seeing each other in Chapter 16?

5. In Chapter 17, how does Welch interfere with Dixon's work on the "Merrie England" lecture?

6. What happens when Dixon asks the taxi driver to go to Welch's?

7. What happens to Dixon after he learns he will lose his university job?

8. In Chapter 18, what does Mrs. Welch accuse Dixon of?

9. When Mrs. Welch accuses Dixon in Chapter 18, how does he respond?

10. After the dance, why does Dixon have the taxi wait around the corner?

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