1. What is staff member Gracie upset about in Chapter 1 that leads to Hank's being driven home?
(a) He tells her she looks fat.
(b) Hank owes her money.
(c) Hank fires her.
(d) He hints that he does not consider her a poet.

2. What have Hank and his wife taken to doing during his time off?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Playing with their grandson.
(c) Jogging together.
(d) Learning Italian.

3. What does Mr. Purty tell Hank about his father that worries Hank?
(a) That his father has had fits of crying.
(b) That his father has been having seizures.
(c) That his father has Alzheimer's.
(d) That his father is losing his hearing.

4. What possessions of Hank's father does Mr. Purty also bring back with him?
(a) His collection of over a hundred Tiffany lamps.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His furniture.
(d) All of his books.

5. What does Hank's doctor tell him about his urinary problem?
(a) That he needs surgery immediately.
(b) That it might be all in his head.
(c) That it is probably a kidney stone.
(d) That he probably has a bladder infection.

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. In the Epilogue, which of the following is not something Hank says he is thankful for?

3. After Hank leaves his doctor's office, he almost runs his mother down. Who is she with?

4. Bodie wants to know about Hank's meeting with Dickie Pope. What does she advise him to do?

5. Where is the dead bird found on campus?

(see the answer key)

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