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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does Dixon pretend to sing?
(a) Because he doesn't want to be heard.
(b) Because he can't read music.
(c) Because he wants to impress a girl.
(d) Because he doesn't know the words.

2. What allows Dixon to avoid singing the song Welch picks out at the art festival?
(a) Welch changes his mind.
(b) Someone else demands to sing.
(c) Bertrand walks in.
(d) It starts to rain.

3. What kind of dancing does Bertrand's fiancée do?
(a) Jazz.
(b) Tap.
(c) Ballet.
(d) Modern.

4. In Chapter 1, how does Dixon describe Welch's feelings toward music?
(a) He says it is Welch's passion.
(b) He says it is Welch's bane.
(c) He says it is Welch's friend.
(d) He says it is Welch's career.

5. How does Dixon know Margaret?
(a) She is also a lecturer.
(b) She is one of his bosses.
(c) She is a student.
(d) She is an ex-girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why is Welch concerned with the publication date of Dixon's article?

2. In Chapter 5, what impresses Dixon about Margaret after he uses the bathroom?

3. In Chapter 5, how does Dixon finally fall asleep?

4. How does Dixon burn a hole in the rug at Welch's?

5. How does Margaret discuss her suicide attempt with Dixon?

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