Straight Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 175 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Straight Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 175 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the outcome of getting a dog make Hank realize about his father?
(a) That he was a kind man.
(b) That he would never understand Hank.
(c) That he was a very intelligent man.
(d) That his parents would never love each other.

2. What does Hank suggest to his daughter that they do about her situation?
(a) She should come over to her parents' house.
(b) That she and her husband should go away for the weekend.
(c) She should go to their family doctor.
(d) They should celebrate with a family party.

3. After returning to his office and hearing about his phone call, Hank decides he must deal with the issue. Who stops him on the way out?
(a) Gracie and Jacob Rose.
(b) Bob and Jerri, from Human Resources.
(c) Teddy and June Barnes.
(d) Bodie and her assistant.

4. What does Campbell Wheemer ask Hank advice about?
(a) Where he can find a good mechanic.
(b) Teaching methods.
(c) Investing in stocks.
(d) Buying a house.

5. What does Hank find on a shelf in Pope's office?
(a) A wad of large bills.
(b) A copy of his book published twenty years before.
(c) A file outlining grievances against Hank.
(d) An incriminating letter from Gracie.

6. After leaving Bodie's office, Hank crosses campus and sees the television crew is there again. Who does he see with them?
(a) Missy Blaylock.
(b) Michelle Devereaux.
(c) Mandy Paxman.
(d) Maureen O'Neil.

7. What does Leo aspire to be?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A professor.
(c) A millionaire.
(d) A writer.

8. How does Hank feel about Bodie Pie?
(a) He thinks she is brilliant.
(b) He is half in love with her.
(c) He does not understand her sense of humor.
(d) He does not approve of her being a lesbian.

9. What does Herbert Schonberg want Hank to do?
(a) Side with the teacher's union.
(b) Side with the administration.
(c) Visit him for some spiritual guidance.
(d) Give a lecture in his journalism class.

10. Hank decides he has to leave his racquetball partner's house and go home. What physical problem is Hank experiencing as he heads home?
(a) He is having trouble urinating.
(b) His ankle hurts.
(c) He has a throbbing headache.
(d) His nose starts to run.

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

12. 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 throw his career aside and live in the woods.
(b) That his father is in the neighborhood.
(c) That he should start writing again.
(d) That he has diabetes.

13. Why was Hank disappointed when his father finally brought home a dog?
(a) It was hyperactive.
(b) It was male.
(c) It barked a lot.
(d) It wasn't a puppy.

14. Herbert Schonberg is a teaching colleague of Hank's. What other position does he hold?
(a) He is the administration liaison.
(b) He is the college chaplain.
(c) He is the union representative for the teaching staff.
(d) He also teaches in the Journalism department.

15. What medium does Campbell Wheemer like to use as a teaching tool?
(a) Radio news reports.
(b) Television comedy shows.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Television news reports.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Hank try to convince his parents to get a dog?

4. Hank is visited at his house by Herbert Schonberg, Paul Rourke, and a third person. Who is this individual?

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

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