1. On the way home from the college with Teddy, what does Hank notice by the side of the road?
(a) The site of a recent suicide.
(b) Teddy's wife.
(c) His wrecked car.
(d) His mother walking alone.

2. After meeting with Dickie Pope, Hank goes to see Bodie Pie. What is her position at the college?
(a) Head of Social Sciences.
(b) Head of Fine Arts.
(c) Head of the French Department.
(d) Head of Women's Studies.

3. Why were William Henry Devereaux's colleagues at his new place of work confused about his inability to lecture?
(a) He could talk to the students if he turned his back.
(b) He could still talk to them in the halls and at social events.
(c) He was still publishing incredible articles.
(d) He had a reputation of being a great speaker.

4. Where does Hank go when he leaves the college after dealing with the people in his office?
(a) He goes to his daughter's house.
(b) He goes to his building's foyer.
(c) He goes to their family doctor.
(d) He goes to his daughter's work place.

5. Before he visits with his mother, Hank visits with Mr. Purty. What does he give Hank?
(a) Three hundred dollars.
(b) Some very good advice about stocks.
(c) A pair of gag glasses with a nose attached.
(d) An old set of rosary beads.

Short Answer Questions

1. After botching the first lecture, Hank's father was confident he could return to the classroom and lecture again. What was the name of the student that was last on the roll?

2. What state is Railton College in?

3. What does Hank grab and hold up, swearing that he will kill a duck every day until the Railton College departments get more funding?

4. What is it about Teddy that amuses Hank?

5. How does Hank deal with the people who stop him on his way out of his office?

(see the answer key)

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