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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Dixon feel guilty about kissing Margaret in Chapter 5?

2. How does Dixon insult Christine at the art festival?

3. How does Margaret react to the burn holes Dixon left in his room?

4. How does Dixon know Margaret?

5. How does Dixon feel about seeing Margaret for the first time since she left the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Margaret think about Dixon's burn holes he left in Welch's room?

2. In Chapter 3, how does Dixon react to Mr. Michie's conversation?

3. How does Dixon help Christine in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Dixon talk to Christine about in regard to his phone call to the Welches'?

5. What happens when Dixon pretends to be a reporter on the phone?

6. What do Margaret and Dixon talk about when she is first released from the hospital?

7. How does Dixon end up asking Margaret to the dance?

8. Why does Bertrand come to the campus?

9. In Chapter 1, what do Dixon and Welch discuss about Margaret?

10. What does Dixon do after learning that his article on shipbuilding techniques will be published?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the development of Bertrand. How does Bertrand represent artists? How does he reflect the theme of art in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of revenge as it is used throughout the novel. How is a serious topic like revenge balanced with the comedy of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the art festival to the lecture event. Consider what even event represents, the emotions tied to each and how the event affects the novel as a whole.

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