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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Miss Ellsworth.
(b) Mrs. Wheelwright.
(c) Miss Wainwright.
(d) Mrs. Wordsworth.

2. Where does Mr. Purty pick up Hank's father, before Hank sees the two of them at the diner?
(a) Boston.
(b) Richmond.
(c) New York City.
(d) Pittsburgh.

3. After Hank leaves his doctor's office, he almost runs his mother down. Who is she with?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A real estate agent.
(c) His father.
(d) His daughter.

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

5. Why is Hank upset with his mother about Mr. Purty picking up his father and his things?
(a) He thinks his mother is taking advantage of Mr. Purty's good nature.
(b) He just doesn't like Mr. Purty.
(c) He thinks Mr. Purty is trying to rob his father.
(d) He thinks Mr. Purty will steal his mother away from his father.

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

7. Where is Hank, when he wakes up to find his wife beside him and his father-in-law close by?
(a) At his daughter's house.
(b) In jail.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) At Tony's place.

8. Hank goes to the dean's office after he has seen his father and taught his class. What career move does the dean suggest Hank make?
(a) Hank should resign.
(b) That Hank should become dean.
(c) He thinks Hank should start writing again.
(d) He suggests Hank become the college chaplain.

9. 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 puzzlement.
(d) With anger.

10. Where does Hank call his doctor's office from?
(a) Gracie DuBois' office.
(b) His cell phone.
(c) A pay phone.
(d) The dean's office.

11. After he almost runs her down, what is his mother's reaction to what he has to say about Mr. Purty?
(a) She doesn't care and isn't fazed a bit about it.
(b) She is astonished that he would say that.
(c) She gets angry with Hank and tells him to leave.
(d) She feels guilty and has a good cry.

12. What does Hank learn as the meeting below him comes to an end?
(a) That he has been transferred to the Humanities department.
(b) That he has been recalled as chairman by two-thirds of the vote.
(c) That the dean has taken a job in Texas.
(d) That none of the professors will be getting vacation time.

13. Why does Hank have the reaction that he does to the dean's suggestion?
(a) Because he is very ill.
(b) Because he hasn't heard a word the dean has said.
(c) Because he thinks the dean is insane.
(d) Because he wants to study for a Ph. D.

14. After Hank climbs down from the ceiling, what does he do?
(a) Goes out the back way and finds his car.
(b) Hides the papers on his desk.
(c) Calls his wife and starts crying.
(d) Burns incriminating letters in his wastebasket.

15. In the Epilogue, what does Hank say about his wife?
(a) That she has become very religious.
(b) That she is too good for him.
(c) That he thinks they are heading for divorce.
(d) That he doesn't know why she loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method did Hank's father find worked for him, and he could finally resume lecturing?

2. As Hank heads to campus after the call about the dead bird, he thinks about his father-in-law. What are his feelings about his father-in-law?

3. What does Hank hear someone say at the meeting he is suspended above?

4. What part of this student's anatomy did Hank's father coo to as his knees buckled and he had to be helped down from the lectern?

5. How many books does Hank say his father had published by the time he left his family?

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