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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Occam's Razor: Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) His father's second wife.
(c) Phineas Coomb.
(d) Billy Quigley.

3. In Chapter 4, Hank has a telephone conversation with someone who he suspects is drunk. Who is this person?
(a) Billy Quigley.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) Campbell Wheemer.

4. After Hank meets with Dickie Pope, what colleague tells him that he will vote for having Hank recalled as chair of the department if Hank doesn't do as he wishes?
(a) Gerald DuBois.
(b) Paul Rourke.
(c) Roy Williams.
(d) Billy Quigley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does he think might be the cause of his physical problem, which also afflicted his father?

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

3. When Hank goes to deal with his daughter's issue, and sees her, what does he notice about her?

4. Why is one of Hank's daughters concerned about her mother going out of town for an interview?

5. What nickname does Hank's mother give him as a child?

(see the answer key)

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