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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the prologue, as Hank wrote it, in Book Two originally published as?
(a) An entry in a blog.
(b) Part of a memoir.
(c) An article in the campus newspaper.
(d) An obituary.

3. In the Epilogue, what is the outcome for Hank's father-in-law?
(a) He goes to jail for two months.
(b) He has to do six months of community service.
(c) He gets a suspended sentence.
(d) He dies before the date of the trial.

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

5. 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 feels guilty and has a good cry.
(c) She is astonished that he would say that.
(d) She gets angry with Hank and tells him to leave.

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

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

8. Why does Hank not go directly home the morning after his night in jail?
(a) His car has been impounded.
(b) He has lost his keys.
(c) He is afraid to face his wife.
(d) There are several police cars in his neighborhood.

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

10. Hank is covered in urine and knows he can't be seen in public. What makes him hide in his office ceiling?
(a) He hears voices outside in the hall.
(b) He knows he can get to the building exit without being seen.
(c) His secretary announces the dean has arrived.
(d) He wants to listen to the meeting next door.

11. After visiting with his father, Hank goes to teach his composition class. Who does he notice is not there?
(a) Solange.
(b) Blair.
(c) Leo.
(d) Rudy.

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

13. In the Epilogue, what sport does Hank get a lot of enjoyment from?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Golf.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving his ceiling and his office, Hank finds his son-in-law, Russell. Where is Russell?

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

3. Hank describes his father as leaving the family. What is one reason he left the family?

4. What can Hank tell from from the lights in his hiding place in the ceiling?

5. As Hank leaves his mother outside the large Victorian house, what does he notice?

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