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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Judas Peckerwood: Chapters 31-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dickie Pope think Hank should do as he is advising?
(a) Because he thinks he is always right.
(b) Because if someone else does it, the results could be bad for Hank.
(c) Because he himself will be fired if Hank does not do it.
(d) Because he is angry at the college administration.

2. Why is Hank upset with his mother about Mr. Purty picking up his father and his things?
(a) He thinks Mr. Purty will steal his mother away from his father.
(b) He thinks his mother is taking advantage of Mr. Purty's good nature.
(c) He thinks Mr. Purty is trying to rob his father.
(d) He just doesn't like Mr. Purty.

3. How does Hank compare the faculty cocktail party and the university classroom?
(a) Both are necessary to visiting professors.
(b) Teaching is more important than socializing.
(c) That it is much more important to be able to speak at the cocktail party.
(d) They were both boring for his father.

4. When Hank finally arrives home with his wife and father-in-law, what sad news does he learn?
(a) That his daughter has filed for divorce.
(b) That his father has died.
(c) That he has been fired.
(d) That his dog Occam has died.

5. Generally, how does Hank's father deal with Hank?
(a) He is very attentive and loving.
(b) He treats him like his best friend.
(c) He is verbally abusive.
(d) He avoids him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel's position at the college?

2. What is Hank's wife's name?

3. After Hank leaves his doctor's office, he almost runs his mother down. Who is she with?

4. Hank goes to the dean's office after he has seen his father and taught his class. What career move does the dean suggest Hank make?

5. Where does Hank go when he leaves the college after dealing with the people in his office?

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