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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Occam's Razor; Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is one of Hank's daughters concerned about her mother going out of town for an interview?
(a) She thinks that her parents might be getting a divorce.
(b) She needs her to babysit for her.
(c) She thinks her mother is lying to her.
(d) She worries about her mother's careless driving habits.

2. What does Hank's mother remind him of when he visits?
(a) That his wife wants him to call her every day.
(b) That he needs to renew his driver's license.
(c) That his father is coming to live in Railton.
(d) That it is her birthday the next day.

3. Hank goes to visit his mother after he has lunch with Jacob. His mother is worried about Mr. Purty. Who is he?
(a) Her brother-in-law.
(b) The college football coach.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her landlord.

4. Why does this new center on campus bother Hank?
(a) He believes its carbon footprint will be huge.
(b) He believes it will attract the wrong sort of student.
(c) He believes that it has political implications for the college.
(d) He believes the money spent on it should have gone into department funding.

5. Why are some of Hank's colleagues angry about his property?
(a) His yard is full of junk.
(b) Its value is so much higher than theirs.
(c) It is painted garish colors.
(d) He will not sell the lots on either side of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is near the center that is home to a large number of birds?

2. Why is Hank's colleague Teddy driving him home after a staff meeting in Chapter 1?

3. What breed was the dog that Hank's father brought home for him?

4. In Chapter 10, Hank plays racquetball with his colleague, Tony Coniglia, and then they walk across campus. Where do they see a television crew?

5. After talking to the goose, and then to Leo, Hank heads for the cafeteria. He meets Meg there. Who is Meg the daughter of?

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