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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. 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 tells her she looks fat.
(c) He hints that he does not consider her a poet.
(d) Hank fires her.

2. Hank wants some information from Jacob when they meet for lunch. What is Jacob's response?
(a) He is unable or unwilling to tell Hank anything.
(b) He tells Hank he will let him know the next day.
(c) He gives Hank the information he wants.
(d) He tells Hank to get out.

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

4. What is the nickname Hank has given to one the geese near the new center?
(a) Fool.
(b) Finny.
(c) Freddy.
(d) Fatty.

5. Hank goes to visit his mother after he has lunch with Jacob. His mother is worried about Mr. Purty. Who is he?
(a) Her landlord.
(b) Her best friend.
(c) Her brother-in-law.
(d) The college football coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hank is in his mother's basement, what kind of physical reaction does he have?

2. What does Hank's mother remind him of when he visits?

3. What is Hank's full name?

4. What is Hank's job at Railton College?

5. What is near the center that is home to a large number of birds?

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