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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hank find out about Meg Quigley that surprises him?
2. 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?
3. Why is the meeting that Hank can tell from the lights important to him?
4. After talking to his excited secretary, who appears at Hank's office door demanding to know if he killed the murdered bird?
5. Why were William Henry Devereaux's colleagues at his new place of work confused about his inability to lecture?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hank notice as he leaves his mother in front of the Victorian house?
2. 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?
3. What is the status of Hank and Lily's daughters? What are they doing?
4. Where do the professors gather for a party for Tony? Why are they having a party for him?
5. How did Hank's father finally solve his problem? How does Hank assess this?
6. Why was Hank's father offered such a desirable position?
7. In Chapter 31, what does Tony tell Hank about Yolanda Ackles?
8. Hank goes back to his office after seeing his mother on the street. What happens to him there and what does he immediately do?
9. What does Mr. Purty tell Hank about his father? What is Hank's reaction?
10. After Hank leaves his doctor's office, what are the series of events that ensue that involve his mother?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hank seems to suppress anger during most the novel, but at times his anger and frustration do surface. Cite three examples of Hank's anger, and what transpires as a result.
Essay Topic 2
What role does the Devereaux family play in the novel "Straight Man"? Are they as important to the narrative as the author and the environment he is in? Give four examples where the four different members of the family are central to the story-telling. Give four examples where the narrative is focused only on Hank and the environment he works in.
Essay Topic 3
Define what is meant by "style" in writing. Discuss what kind of style is used traditional nonfiction, novels, and creative nonfiction. Which style was used in the writing of "Straight Man"? Support your answer with four examples.
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