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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 Hank's job at Railton College?
(a) He is interim chairman of the English department.
(b) He is head of security.
(c) He is an assistant instructor in the English department.
(d) He is chairman of the Languages department.

2. In Chapter 3, where does Hank end up, after he has made the decision to go out?
(a) A house in Alleghany Wells.
(b) His best friend's apartment.
(c) The corner store.
(d) In his office.

3. What is the name of the subdivision that Hank and his wife live in?
(a) Alleghany Place.
(b) College View.
(c) College Heights.
(d) Alleghany Estates.

4. What did the dog do soon after it arrived at Hank's?
(a) It ran away.
(b) It dropped dead.
(c) It hid in the basement.
(d) It bit Hank.

5. What can be said about Hank's childhood?
(a) He was one of five children.
(b) He moved frequently.
(c) He was sickly.
(d) He never knew his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hank wants some information from Jacob when they meet for lunch. What is Jacob's response?

2. In the Prologue, how old is Hank?

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

4. What does Hank's wife do for a living?

5. What did the outcome of getting a dog make Hank realize about his father?

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