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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Occam's Razor: Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is Railton College in?
(a) New York.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Virginia.

2. What did Hank's father become famous for?
(a) Literary Theory.
(b) Exposing the Ashton Man as a fraud.
(c) Winning a $100 million dollar lottery.
(d) Killing a policeman.

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

4. Why was Hank disappointed when his father finally brought home a dog?
(a) It was hyperactive.
(b) It wasn't a puppy.
(c) It barked a lot.
(d) It was male.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Hank's father leave his family?

2. What does Hank buy, in anticipation of owning a dog?

3. What can be said about Hank's childhood?

4. Hank has a dog named Occam. What kind of dog is Occam?

5. What is staff member Gracie upset about in Chapter 1 that leads to Hank's being driven home?

(see the answer key)

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