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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 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about her behavior at the dance?
(a) He says she was too clingy.
(b) He says she kept leaving their table.
(c) He says she wasn't willing to dance.
(d) He says she was busy with Gore-Urquhart.

2. In Chapter 19, how many hours in a row does Dixon spend working on his "Merrie England" lecture?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Four hours.

3. What do Gore-Urquhart and Dixon agree upon about the lecture?
(a) That it's too long.
(b) That it's important.
(c) That it's boring.
(d) That it's ridiculous.

4. In Chapter 21, what makes Dixon nervous about giving the lecture?
(a) The number of people there.
(b) He realizes his lecture is too short.
(c) The way Welch keeps looking at him.
(d) The warning he gets from the Principal.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Christine want Dixon to meet her at the train station?

3. Whom does Dixon sound like when he first starts giving his lecture?

4. In Chapter 17, what is Johns's reaction to the letter he receives?

5. Why does Dixon go to breakfast early in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Atkinson try to calm down Margaret in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 18, why is Dixon upset with Welch's offer of dinner?

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

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

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