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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Occam's Razor; Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does this new center on campus bother Hank?
(a) He believes the money spent on it should have gone into department funding.
(b) He believes that it has political implications for the college.
(c) He believes its carbon footprint will be huge.
(d) He believes it will attract the wrong sort of student.

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

3. What is staff member Gracie upset about in Chapter 1 that leads to Hank's being driven home?
(a) Hank owes her money.
(b) He hints that he does not consider her a poet.
(c) He tells her she looks fat.
(d) Hank fires her.

4. Why are some of Hank's colleagues angry about his property?
(a) Its value is so much higher than theirs.
(b) It is painted garish colors.
(c) He will not sell the lots on either side of him.
(d) His yard is full of junk.

5. What does Hank buy, in anticipation of owning a dog?
(a) Several dog toys.
(b) An expensive dog bed.
(c) A fancy leash and collar.
(d) A grooming brush.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breed was the dog that Hank's father brought home for him?

2. How did Hank's father get the dog?

3. What is Gracie's last name?

4. In the evening, after Teddy drives Hank home, what does Hank decide to do?

5. In Chapter 10, Hank plays racquetball with his colleague, Tony Coniglia, and then they walk across campus. Where do they see a television crew?

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