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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. In Chapter 4, why does Dixon pretend to sing?

2. In Chapter 1, how does Dixon describe Welch's feelings toward music?

3. In Chapter 7, what reason does Dixon give for leaving Welch's early?

4. What allows Dixon to avoid singing the song Welch picks out at the art festival?

5. In Chapter 8, what does Dixon ask Welch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Dixon react to the burn holes he makes at the Welches'?

5. How does Carol act at the university dance?

6. In Chapter 5, what happens between Dixon and Margaret?

7. How does Dixon help Christine in Chapter 9?

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

9. How does Atkinson help Dixon in Chapter 7?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Johns and Dixon. Why is Johns included in this novel? What purpose does this relationship serve?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the relationship between Welch and Dixon. Consider what motivates them in this relationship, their feelings toward it and the outcome.

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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