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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. How does Dixon try to hide the burn hole in the rug at Welch's?

2. Whom is Carol Goldsmith married to?

3. Why does Dixon take Welch's phone call in Chapter 9?

4. How does Dixon say he felt about writing the article in Chapter 1?

5. Why does Margaret kick Dixon out of her bedroom in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bertrand come to the campus?

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

3. In Chapter 8, what do Welch and Dixon discuss in Welch's office?

4. Why does Dixon decide to call a taxi at the end of the dance?

5. What surprises Dixon about Carol when he dances with her?

6. What happens because of Dixon's avoidance of being introduced to Bertrand?

7. What are Dixon's reservations about taking part in the art festival?

8. How does Dixon feel about his probationary teaching position?

9. In Chapter 4, what makes Dixon nervous about the music?

10. In Chapter 11, what does Christine tell Dixon about Johns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least three symbols that are used in this novel. How does the author use symbolic language in this text?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least two romantic relationships in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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