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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hank's wife respond to finding the photo of the woman in Tony's hot tub in his pocket?
(a) She begins divorce proceedings.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She cries for hours.
(d) She wonders if it was a reporter on local TV.

2. What did Hank's father realize as he listened to his lecture being delivered by someone else?
(a) The difference between delivering information and teaching.
(b) That his notes the person was reading for him made no sense.
(c) That he wished he could run away.
(d) That he indeed had a brilliant mind.

3. Who tells Hank that she has something she wants to tell him about Tony Coniglia?
(a) Marjory Putnam.
(b) Bodie Pie.
(c) Missy Blaylock.
(d) June Barnes.

4. In the Epilogue, what does Hank's wife tell them they have enough of?
(a) Hobbies.
(b) Spare time.
(c) Money.
(d) Good family relationships.

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

6. What was one reason the university was happy to hire Devereaux Sr.?
(a) He had a very respected academic reputation.
(b) He did not need a faculty house to live in.
(c) He was willing to work for a small salary.
(d) He had the best credentials of the candidates.

7. Hank stops at a diner before reaching campus after the call about the dead bird. He runs into Mr. Purty. What does Mr. Purty have attached to his truck?
(a) A trailer.
(b) A dead deer.
(c) A U-Haul trailer.
(d) A blue tarp.

8. How does Hank react to the dean's suggestion about a career move for Hank?
(a) With very little interest.
(b) With astonishment.
(c) With anger.
(d) With puzzlement.

9. Early Monday morning, Hank gets a call from the head of campus security. What is his name?
(a) Sid Elwood.
(b) Dan Niedermayer.
(c) Jim Barkley.
(d) Lou Steinmetz.

10. What young woman, at one time, thinks she is in love with Tony?
(a) Meg Quigley.
(b) Yolanda Ackles.
(c) Blair Rosen.
(d) Julie Barnes.

11. What is the name of Hank's doctor?
(a) Dr. Carter.
(b) Dr. Watson.
(c) Dr. Simpkins.
(d) Dr. Welby.

12. In the Epilogue, Hank's other daughter is pregnant. Who is the father?
(a) The bass player in a rock band.
(b) A young music professor.
(c) Campbell Wheemer.
(d) A plastic surgeon.

13. How does Hank try to get in touch with his son-in-law the morning after his night in jail?
(a) By driving to Russell's house.
(b) By phoning the number Russell had given him.
(c) By phoning Russell's father in Pittsburgh.
(d) By email.

14. Where is the dead bird found on campus?
(a) It is found on the porch of the library.
(b) It is found on the steps of the English building.
(c) It is found in the quad.
(d) It is found near the pond, hanging in a tree.

15. Who does Hank sell one of the lots next to his house to?
(a) His mother.
(b) His daughter and her boyfriend.
(c) Tony Coniglia.
(d) Jacob and Gracie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hank have the reaction that he does to the dean's suggestion?

2. Where is Hank, when he wakes up to find his wife beside him and his father-in-law close by?

3. In the Epilogue, what does Hank say about his wife?

4. After he almost runs her down, what is his mother's reaction to what he has to say about Mr. Purty?

5. In the Epilogue, where is Russell and who is with him?

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