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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. Why does Dixon tell Christine she shouldn't marry Bertrand?
(a) Because he is only interested in himself.
(b) Because he is too old.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because she hasn't found love yet.

2. Why does Dixon write the letter to Johns in Chapter 16?
(a) For a joke.
(b) For revenge.
(c) Because someone asks him to.
(d) Because he is bored.

3. How does Dr. Caton steal Dixon's article?
(a) He has it published in a foreign language.
(b) He turns it into a new lecture.
(c) He sells it to a newspaper.
(d) He puts the copyrights to it under his name.

4. In Chapter 18, why does Dixon slide across the driver's seat of Welch's car?
(a) Because he can't open his own door.
(b) Because Welch tells him to.
(c) Because Welch needs help.
(d) Because Dixon doesn't want to step on Welch's plants.

5. How does Gore-Urquhart help Dixon before his lecture?
(a) He gives him a drink of whiskey.
(b) He pays him.
(c) He gives him words of advice.
(d) He says he'll give the lecture instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, how does Dixon describe his relationship with Margaret?

2. Where does the taxi stop on the way to Welch's?

3. How does Professor Barclay help Dixon with his "Merrie England" lecture?

4. In Chapter 13, what does the taxi driver say about driving to Welch's?

5. What does Dixon do to get the first taxi in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine tell Dixon about Bertrand's art?

3. What happens when Dixon and Christine meet for tea?

4. What happens when Dixon and Bertrand get into a fistfight?

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

6. Why can't Dixon cancel his date with Christine over the phone?

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

8. How does Dixon respond when Christine says she could marry without loving someone?

9. How does Dixon give his "Merrie England" lecture?

10. While in the taxi after the dance, how does Christine describe her relationship with Bertrand?

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