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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. In Chapter 13, what does the taxi driver say about driving to Welch's?
(a) That he doesn't know how to get there.
(b) That he has to charge double.
(c) That it's too far.
(d) That it's too late to go there.

2. While in the taxi, what does Christine say her feelings have been lately?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Confused.
(d) Bored.

3. What day of the week is it in the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Monday.

4. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine say about dating an artist?
(a) That it gets boring when he talks about his work.
(b) That it's easier than dating other men.
(c) That it's harder than dating other men.
(d) That it's more romantic than dating other men.

5. Why does Gore-Urquhart call Dixon in Chapter 23?
(a) To apologize for the lecture experience.
(b) To buy his lecture from him.
(c) To make fun of him.
(d) To offer him a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, why does Christine say she has to stop seeing Dixon?

2. In Chapter 21, how does Bertrand threaten Dixon?

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

4. In Chapter 21, what makes Dixon nervous about giving the lecture?

5. What do Dixon and Christine do after their first kiss?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the audience react to Dixon's lecture?

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

4. In Chapter 17, how does Dixon reflect on his "Merrie England" lecture?

5. After Johns reads the fake letter from Dixon, what does he do?

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

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

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

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

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

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