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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mrs. Welch let Dixon talk to Christine in Chapter 19?
(a) She thinks it's a joke.
(b) She limits Christine's time on the phone.
(c) Christine is out.
(d) She doesn't want Dixon talking to Christine.

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

3. In Chapter 16, what is Margaret's reaction to Dixon's opinion about their relationship?
(a) She cries hysterically.
(b) She laughs in his face.
(c) She starts to yell in anger.
(d) She makes fun of him.

4. What does Dixon do to get the first taxi in Chapter 13?
(a) He offers a bribe.
(b) He runs in the middle of the street.
(c) No one else is around to claim it.
(d) He pretends to be someone else.

5. In Chapter 18, where does Dixon invite Margaret?
(a) To dinner.
(b) To play games.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To tea.

6. Why does Dixon go to breakfast early in Chapter 17?
(a) To avoid Johns.
(b) To write a letter to Margaret.
(c) To relax.
(d) To work.

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

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

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

10. Why does Dixon tell Christine she shouldn't marry Bertrand?
(a) Because he is too old.
(b) Because he is only interested in himself.
(c) Because she hasn't found love yet.
(d) Because she is too young.

11. Where does Dr. L. S. Caton get a job?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Peru.
(d) Argentina.

12. In Chapter 15, why does Dixon hurry out a window?
(a) He knows the door squeaks.
(b) He hears the Welches.
(c) He doesn't want to spend the night.
(d) He doesn't want to hurt Christine's feelings.

13. Who tells Dixon to meet Christine at the train station?
(a) Johns.
(b) Atkinson.
(c) Christine herself.
(d) Welch.

14. In Chapter 17, what is Johns's reaction to the letter he receives?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is bored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After their first kiss, what does Dixon ask Christine to do?

2. In Chapter 17, when does Welch say the External Examiner's review is?

3. Why does Christine give money to Dixon at the end of Chapter 15?

4. How does Professor Barclay help Dixon with his "Merrie England" lecture?

5. After the dance, why does Christine have a hard time getting in Welch's house?

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