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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what time does Welch set up a meeting with Dixon?
(a) Seven o'clock.
(b) Four o'clock.
(c) Five o'clock.
(d) Six o'clock.

2. In Chapter 19, why does Mr. Catchpole call Dixon?
(a) To ask about Margaret.
(b) To ask about the university.
(c) To ask about Christine.
(d) To ask about Bertrand.

3. While in the taxi after the dance, to whom does Dixon compare Bertrand?
(a) A child.
(b) Gore-Urquhart.
(c) Himself.
(d) Welch.

4. While in the taxi, what does Christine ask Dixon about her relationship with Bertrand?
(a) If she should marry him.
(b) If he is a good match for her.
(c) If she is doing the right thing.
(d) If he is cheating on her.

5. While in the taxi, what does Christine say her feelings have been lately?
(a) Excited.
(b) Confused.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Bored.

6. Where does the taxi stop on the way to Welch's?
(a) A gas station.
(b) A bar.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A rest stop.

7. In Chapter 17, what does Welch do when he runs into Dixon at the library?
(a) Tells him to finish his lecture sooner.
(b) Gives him a second lecture job.
(c) Gives him a list of books to check out.
(d) Asks him to leave.

8. What does Dixon tell Christine should not be viewed objectively?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Education.
(c) Money.
(d) Relationships.

9. Why hasn't Bertrand shown Christine any of his paintings yet?
(a) He says he isn't a real painter yet.
(b) He's always private about his work.
(c) He doesn't want her opinion.
(d) He says he hasn't finished them yet.

10. In Chapter 18, what does Bertrand say to Dixon about Christine?
(a) That she hates him.
(b) That he needs to treat her well.
(c) That he's wasting his time on her.
(d) That she will trick him.

11. In Chapter 16, how does Atkinson try to stop Margaret's fit for the second time?
(a) He calls the police.
(b) He gives her alcohol.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He throws water on her.

12. How does Dixon learn he has been fired from the university?
(a) Bertrand tells him.
(b) Welch sends a note.
(c) He is locked out of his office.
(d) With a phone call.

13. What does Welch's son Michel do for a living?
(a) Writes.
(b) Dances.
(c) Paints.
(d) Sings.

14. While in the taxi after the dance, what reason does Christine give Dixon for why her previous relationships ended?
(a) She didn't want to be seduced.
(b) The men were too old.
(c) She was too picky.
(d) The men always cheated on her.

15. How does the audience respond when Dixon starts giving his lecture?
(a) They throw things.
(b) They boo him.
(c) They laugh.
(d) They start to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their first kiss, what does Dixon say about Margaret?

2. In Chapter 16, what does Dixon tell Margaret about her behavior at the dance?

3. In Chapter 19, how many hours in a row does Dixon spend working on his "Merrie England" lecture?

4. While in the taxi, what does Christine say Bertrand always does to her?

5. In Chapter 15, why does Dixon hurry out a window?

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