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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Judas Peckerwood: Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rachel's position at the college?
(a) She is the dean's assistant.
(b) She is Hank's department's secretary.
(c) She is head secretary.
(d) She teaches German.

2. When Hank is in his mother's basement, what kind of physical reaction does he have?
(a) He sneezes several times.
(b) He has a loud ringing in his ears.
(c) He feels dizzy.
(d) His nose begins to throb.

3. Why were William Henry Devereaux's colleagues at his new place of work confused about his inability to lecture?
(a) He was still publishing incredible articles.
(b) He could talk to the students if he turned his back.
(c) He had a reputation of being a great speaker.
(d) He could still talk to them in the halls and at social events.

4. After botching the first lecture, Hank's father was confident he could return to the classroom and lecture again. What was the name of the student that was last on the roll?
(a) Mrs. Wheelwright.
(b) Miss Ellsworth.
(c) Miss Wainwright.
(d) Mrs. Wordsworth.

5. From his meeting with Dickie Pope, what does Hank find out is true?
(a) The college has to close down temporarily.
(b) Enrollment at the college is down.
(c) Cuts of 20% must be made to each department.
(d) The English and Languages departments will be combined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hank find on a shelf in Pope's office?

2. Why does Dickie Pope think Hank should do as he is advising?

3. Bodie tells Hank that she is being informed by someone who should watch his back. Who is this individual?

4. What did his father notice about his lecture as he went out into the university hallway?

5. As Hank watches the television crew, his hands tingle and he needs to urinate. What does he take these symptoms to mean?

(see the answer key)

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