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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. Where does the taxi stop on the way to Welch's?

2. What does Welch's son Michel do for a living?

3. Who comes in Dixon's room after his fight with Bertrand?

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

5. While Johns reads the letter Dixon wrote, how do Dixon and his friends react?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, why is Dixon upset with Welch's offer of dinner?

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

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

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 17, how does Dixon reflect on his "Merrie England" lecture?

8. After the dance, why does Dixon have the taxi wait around the corner?

9. What happens the first time Mr. Catchpole calls Dixon?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's commentary on higher education?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the art festival to the lecture event. Consider what even event represents, the emotions tied to each and how the event affects the novel as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two of the women in this novel. What is the author's commentary on womanhood?

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