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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Judas Peckerwood: Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What medium does Campbell Wheemer like to use as a teaching tool?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Radio news reports.
(c) Television news reports.
(d) Television comedy shows.

2. What is Hank's job at Railton College?
(a) He is chairman of the Languages department.
(b) He is head of security.
(c) He is an assistant instructor in the English department.
(d) He is interim chairman of the English department.

3. 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.

4. When did Hank's father discover he couldn't lecture anymore?
(a) After he had been in his new job for a semester.
(b) During his first class at his new job.
(c) Before he left his family.
(d) After a month at his new job.

5. Hank is visited at his house by Herbert Schonberg, Paul Rourke, and a third person. Who is this individual?
(a) Hank's mother.
(b) Paul Rourke's first wife.
(c) Hank's older daughter.
(d) Paul Rourke's second wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is staff member Gracie upset about in Chapter 1 that leads to Hank's being driven home?

2. After meeting Meg in the cafeteria, Hank has lunch in a bowling alley with Jacob Rose. Who is Jacob?

3. What author was Hank's father teaching to his class when he finally figured out how to overcome his lecture affliction?

4. Why is one of Hank's daughters concerned about her mother going out of town for an interview?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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