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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dixon ask Mr. Atkinson to do in Chapter 3?
(a) Go out with him for drinks.
(b) Read his article.
(c) Loan him money for a bus ticket.
(d) Call him at Welch's.

2. How does Bertrand feel about Dixon's suggestion that the rich help the poor?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is intrigued.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is offended.

3. In Chapter 7, what reason does Dixon give for leaving Welch's early?
(a) He has a date.
(b) Someone needs him at home.
(c) He has to return to work.
(d) His parents are in town.

4. In Chapter 10, what does Dixon decide to tell Margaret about what he knows about Carol and Bertrand?
(a) He decides to drop hints.
(b) He decides to ask questions to see if she knows.
(c) He decides to tell her nothing.
(d) He decides to tell her everything.

5. How does Margaret discuss her suicide attempt with Dixon?
(a) With sadness.
(b) She won't discuss it with Dixon.
(c) With little emotion.
(d) With anger.

6. In Chapter 4, what is wrong with the song Welch chooses for Dixon to sing?
(a) Part of the sheet music is missing.
(b) It has a solo.
(c) It is very long.
(d) It's in a different language.

7. Where does Dixon go after being kicked out of Margaret's room in Chapter 5?
(a) To his bedroom.
(b) Downstairs.
(c) Outside.
(d) The bathroom.

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

9. In Chapter 11, what confuses Dixon about Christine while dancing with her?
(a) Her true character.
(b) Her dreams for the future.
(c) The way she speaks.
(d) How she could love Bertrand.

10. Why does Dixon ask Margaret to the dance?
(a) He thinks she is pretty.
(b) He feels bad for her.
(c) He decides he likes her.
(d) She asks him.

11. While pretending to be a reporter on the phone, what questions does Dixon ask Bertrand?
(a) Questions about his vacation.
(b) Questions about his art.
(c) Questions about his professional goals.
(d) Questions about his personal life.

12. Why did Margaret try to commit suicide?
(a) A failed romance.
(b) It was an accident.
(c) No one knows.
(d) She lost her job.

13. In Chapter 9, what does Michie say about Dixon's syllabus?
(a) That he thinks it's too light.
(b) That he likes it.
(c) That he thinks it's too heavy.
(d) That it is too confusing.

14. What does Dixon thank Christine for in Chapter 11?
(a) Loaning him money.
(b) Not starting a fight with Carol.
(c) Dancing with him.
(d) Helping him lie on the phone to Mrs. Welch.

15. How does Margaret react to the burn holes Dixon left in his room?
(a) With humor.
(b) With disgust.
(c) She ignores Dixon.
(d) She offers to help hide them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 12, why does Dixon say he wouldn't attempt to go after Christine romantically?

3. Who is the last person Dixon calls in Chapter 9?

4. Whom does Dixon ask to dance at the end of Chapter 10?

5. What happens after Dixon and Christine talk about the "Evening Post" trick Dixon pulled?

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