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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. Why hasn't Bertrand shown Christine any of his paintings yet?

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

3. While in the taxi after the dance, what does Christine say about dating an artist?

4. In Chapter 18, why does Dixon slide across the driver's seat of Welch's car?

5. While in the taxi, what does Christine ask Dixon about her relationship with Bertrand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Margaret react when Dixon says they should stop seeing each other in Chapter 16?

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

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

10. Why does Christine ask Dixon to meet her at the train station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the narrator of this novel. Describe the type of narrator and analyze the effectiveness.

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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