1. Why is Hank's colleague Teddy driving him home after a staff meeting in Chapter 1?
(a) Because his colleague Gracie let the air out of his tires.
(b) Because his colleague Gracie injured him.
(c) Because his colleague Gracie stole his glasses.
(d) Because his colleague Gracie has his keys.

2. Hank is covered in urine and knows he can't be seen in public. What makes him hide in his office ceiling?
(a) He hears voices outside in the hall.
(b) He wants to listen to the meeting next door.
(c) He knows he can get to the building exit without being seen.
(d) His secretary announces the dean has arrived.

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

4. What situation at the end of the Epilogue makes Hank laugh at how academics can be?
(a) Very narrow - they only know a lot about one thing.
(b) Very generous - everyone comes to help him.
(c) Not very practical - they cannot get out of a room.
(d) They have no idea how to handle money.

5. As Hank watches the television crew, his hands tingle and he needs to urinate. What does he take these symptoms to mean?
(a) That he should start writing again.
(b) That he has diabetes.
(c) That his father is in the neighborhood.
(d) That he should throw his career aside and live in the woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the evening, after Teddy drives Hank home, what does Hank decide to do?

3. In Chapter 3, where does Hank end up, after he has made the decision to go out?

4. The night after the news report is aired, Hank meets with Dickie Pope. What is Dickie's position at the college?

5. What is Hank doing when he wets his pants?

(see the answer key)

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