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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. After he almost runs her down, what is his mother's reaction to what he has to say about Mr. Purty?
2. In the Epilogue, where do Hank and his wife like to sit and watch the neighborhood?
3. What possessions of Hank's father does Mr. Purty also bring back with him?
4. Early Monday morning, Hank gets a call from the head of campus security. What is his name?
5. How many books does Hank say his father had published by the time he left his family?
Short Essay Questions
1. What deal did Hank's father accept after the "dog incident" that Hank related in his first article? According to his son, what made this a very attractive offer for William Henry Devereaux, Sr.?
2. Hank goes back to his office after seeing his mother on the street. What happens to him there and what does he immediately do?
3. What happens after Tony and Hank leave the restaurant? Where do they both end up?
4. Where do the professors gather for a party for Tony? Why are they having a party for him?
5. How did Devereaux Sr. attempt to cope with his problem?
6. After Hank's calls from Lou and Teddy, Hank heads to campus but stops at the diner first. Who does he meet there and what does this individual tell Hank?
7. In the Epilogue, what does Hank tell the readers he is now doing?
8. In Chapter 31, what does Tony tell Hank about Yolanda Ackles?
9. Russell goes along to the party for Tony, and tries to get Tony's computer to work, without success. While this is going on, a large group of the professors get stuck in the room, and cannot seem to be able to figure out how to get out. What is Hank's observation on this?
10. Why was Hank's father offered such a desirable position?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In reference to the organization (plot) of "Straight Man":
(1) Why are the events of the novel arranged as they are?
(2) What moves the narrative along? Is it external action or internal conflicts? Or is it a combination of both? Support your answer with examples.
Essay Topic 2
Cite four examples for both exposition and rising action from the novel. What is the balance of these two elements in Straight Man? Is there too much of one at the expense of the other? If so, describe the balance of the two.
Essay Topic 3
How does the narrative of the Prologue in Book One explain Hank's relationship with his parents? Cite three examples from the Prologue that tells the reader something about the dynamics of the Devereaux family.
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