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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. After talking to the goose, and then to Leo, Hank heads for the cafeteria. He meets Meg there. Who is Meg the daughter of?
(a) Campbell Wheemer.
(b) Phineas Coomb.
(c) Billy Quigley.
(d) His father's second wife.

2. What does Hank's mother remind him of when he visits?
(a) That it is her birthday the next day.
(b) That his father is coming to live in Railton.
(c) That his wife wants him to call her every day.
(d) That he needs to renew his driver's license.

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) Hank fires her.
(d) He tells her she looks fat.

4. How did Hank try to convince his parents to get a dog?
(a) He threatened to run away.
(b) He got a dog house so he could keep the dog outside.
(c) He talked about dogs all the time.
(d) He took care of his neighbor's dog every weekend.

5. Why is Hank's colleague Teddy driving him home after a staff meeting in Chapter 1?
(a) Because his colleague Gracie let the air out of his tires.
(b) Because his colleague Gracie stole his glasses.
(c) Because his colleague Gracie injured him.
(d) Because his colleague Gracie has his keys.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way home from the college with Teddy, what does Hank notice by the side of the road?

2. Generally, how does Hank's father deal with Hank?

3. In Chapter 4, Hank has a telephone conversation with someone who he suspects is drunk. Who is this person?

4. What did Hank's father become famous for?

5. In the cafeteria, what does Meg tell Hank she might do?

(see the answer key)

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