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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Her ear.
(b) Her chin.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her knee.

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

3. What does Hank's mother make obvious to Hank after he almost runs her over?
(a) That he better leave town.
(b) That she thinks he killed the campus bird.
(c) That she thought his television report was hilarious.
(d) That his father needs her care.

4. What possessions of Hank's father does Mr. Purty also bring back with him?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His furniture.
(c) All of his books.
(d) His collection of over a hundred Tiffany lamps.

5. After talking to his excited secretary, who appears at Hank's office door demanding to know if he killed the murdered bird?
(a) The mayor of the town.
(b) The dean.
(c) A television crew.
(d) Dickie Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Hank right after the head of campus security calls?

2. Why do Tony and Hank both end up in jail after they leave the restaurant?

3. In the Epilogue, what does Hank's wife tell them they have enough of?

4. When did Hank's father discover he couldn't lecture anymore?

5. Early Monday morning, Hank gets a call from the head of campus security. What is his name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Hank is up in the office building ceiling?

2. In Chapter 31, what does Tony tell Hank about Yolanda Ackles?

3. Where do the professors gather for a party for Tony? Why are they having a party for him?

4. How did Hank's father finally solve his problem? How does Hank assess this?

5. What happens after Tony and Hank leave the restaurant? Where do they both end up?

6. After Hank leaves his doctor's office, what are the series of events that ensue that involve his mother?

7. Why was Hank's father offered such a desirable position?

8. After Hank teaches his class and finds out that his student Leo is actually responsible for killing the birds on campus, Hank goes to see the dean, Jacob Rose. What does Jacob tell him? How does Hank react? What happens after this?

9. How does Hank sneak out of the building after his time in the ceiling? Who does he meet and what ensues?

10. What is the status of Hank and Lily's daughters? What are they doing?

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