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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 in the taxi after the dance, what reason does Christine give Dixon for why her previous relationships ended?
(a) She didn't want to be seduced.
(b) The men always cheated on her.
(c) The men were too old.
(d) She was too picky.

2. What do Dixon and Christine do after their first kiss?
(a) Have coffee.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Leave immediately.

3. Where does Mr. Catchpole want to meet with Dixon in Chapter 19?
(a) The pub.
(b) Welch's house.
(c) The library.
(d) His office.

4. In Chapter 13, whom does Dixon talk to while waiting for Christine to come outside?
(a) No one.
(b) Welch.
(c) The Barclays.
(d) Gore-Urquhart.

5. Who comes in Dixon's room after his fight with Bertrand?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Johns.
(c) Christine.
(d) Michie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Dixon asks Dr. Caton for a publication date?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Bertrand say to Dixon about Christine?

3. In Chapter 19, why does Mr. Catchpole call Dixon?

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

5. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Margaret upset with Dixon the day after the dance?

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

8. What happens after Dixon and Christine kiss for the first time?

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

10. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine reveal to Dixon about her emotional state?

(see the answer keys)

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