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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Parts 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years has Matthew Battles been a carrier?
(a) 10
(b) 20.
(c) 5.
(d) 15.

2. Why is the route Henry draws after Prell Station one of the toughest routes?
(a) It is full of dogs.
(b) It is full of crabby old men.
(c) It is full of apartment houses.
(d) It is all uphill.

3. Who is "The Stone"?
(a) The man who works in the west garage.
(b) The superintendent at West Avon station.
(c) The superintendent at Oakford station.
(d) A resident on his postal route.

4. How long is the report that Henry files in Chapter 1?
(a) 60 pages.
(b) 10 pages.
(c) 30 pages.
(d) One page.

5. What do Henry and his wife spend all of their money on, as stated in the Chapter 1?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Food.
(d) Cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Henry get in trouble for what he does to the registered letter woman in Chapter 1?

2. What is Henry's wife referred to as in the beginning of the book?

3. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. Who is the only sub not to be assigned by The Stone in Chapter 1 (parts 12-17)?

5. What happens on the 100-degree day that upsets Henry in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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