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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 city does Russell tell Hank that he has been offered a job in?
2. Hank is covered in urine and knows he can't be seen in public. What makes him hide in his office ceiling?
3. When did Hank's father discover he couldn't lecture anymore?
4. Where does Hank call his doctor's office from?
5. Who tells Hank that she has something she wants to tell him about Tony Coniglia?
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. 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?
3. What does Hank notice as he leaves his mother in front of the Victorian house?
4. What is the status of Hank and Lily's daughters? What are they doing?
5. After going to his own office and speaking to his secretary, Hank heads to the Dean's (Jacob Rose) office. What does Hank do there and what kind of response does he get?
6. In Chapter 31, what does Tony tell Hank about Yolanda Ackles?
7. Where does Hank go after he visits Paul Bourke's place? What happens there that upsets Hank?
8. What happened to Devereaux Sr. not long after arriving at his new post?
9. On Monday morning, Hank gets a call from Lou Steinmetz. What is Lou's job and what does he ask Hank about? Who calls Hank right after Lou? What does he tell Hank?
10. What happens while Hank is up in the office building ceiling?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Hank as the protagonist in Straight Man. What is the definition of protagonist? Discuss both Hank's positive and negative characteristics, and give three examples of each to show how they influence the actions he takes and the decisions he makes.
Essay Topic 2
Humor is an element of memoir writing that is often employed by authors. Why is it used? How can it enhance a novel? What two types of humor does Russo use in "Straight Man"? Give four examples of Richard Russo's use of humor where you feel the pace and the theme of Straight Man has been enhanced by its use.
Essay Topic 3
What is "creative license"? When is it commonly used? When should it not be used? In what instances, giving examples, is it permissible to use it in fiction? Cite three examples from "Straight Man" where you believe creative license was used.
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