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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Bob and Jerri, from Human Resources.
(b) Bodie and her assistant.
(c) Teddy and June Barnes.
(d) Gracie and Jacob Rose.

2. Generally, how does Hank's father deal with Hank?
(a) He treats him like his best friend.
(b) He is very attentive and loving.
(c) He avoids him.
(d) He is verbally abusive.

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

4. What is near the center that is home to a large number of birds?
(a) A forest.
(b) A zoological preserve.
(c) A pond.
(d) An aerie.

5. From his meeting with Dickie Pope, what does Hank find out is true?
(a) The college has to close down temporarily.
(b) Cuts of 20% must be made to each department.
(c) The English and Languages departments will be combined.
(d) Enrollment at the college is down.

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

7. In Chapter 10, Hank plays racquetball with his colleague, Tony Coniglia, and then they walk across campus. Where do they see a television crew?
(a) Near the chapel.
(b) Near the science building.
(c) Near the site of the new center.
(d) Near the cafeteria.

8. What is Rachel's position at the college?
(a) She is Hank's department's secretary.
(b) She teaches German.
(c) She is head secretary.
(d) She is the dean's assistant.

9. How does Hank respond to Bodie's advice?
(a) He says he does not respect anyone, so he won't take action.
(b) He thinks it is great advice and will take action.
(c) He tells her he wants to think it over before he takes action.
(d) He is furious with her advice and leaves the office.

10. The night after the news report is aired, Hank meets with Dickie Pope. What is Dickie's position at the college?
(a) Vice-Chancellor.
(b) Head of Public Relations.
(c) Resident Writer.
(d) Campus Executive Officer.

11. After the news report with Hank airs at the bar, Hank goes to his racquetball partner's house with him and the reporter. What happens there?
(a) His daughter shows up.
(b) The reporter falls asleep in the hot tub and Hank's friend takes photos of her.
(c) His friend passes out.
(d) Hank's wife calls.

12. What is it about Teddy that amuses Hank?
(a) He knows that Teddy is half in love with Hank's wife.
(b) He can never remember Hank's wife's name.
(c) He is wearing mismatched socks.
(d) He injures himself with his car door.

13. After speaking with Herbert and Paul, Hank phones his wife. She says her father is in jail. What is her father's name?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Alvin.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Augusto.

14. Bodie tells Hank that she is being informed by someone who should watch his back. Who is this individual?
(a) Jacob Rose.
(b) Tony Coniglia.
(c) Paul Bourke.
(d) Teddy Barnes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of Hank's daughters?

2. Hank meets a young woman on his way home from his racquetball partner's place. What does she say to him that Hank agrees with?

3. Why are some of Hank's colleagues angry about his property?

4. How did Hank's father get the dog?

5. Just before meeting with Dickie Pope, Hank ends up in colleague Campbell Wheemer's office. What is Hank's nickname for Wheemer?

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