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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Fourteen.

2. As Hamper began high school, what was his only plan for his life?
(a) Not to work at GM or become a drunkard.
(b) To work at GM like his ancestors.
(c) To become a sensational radio personality.
(d) To drink and sleep with lots of girls.

3. When a would-be employee arrived late and was rejected, what did he do?
(a) Cursed the men who had arrived on time.
(b) Cried.
(c) Left in silence.
(d) Yelled at the supervisor.

4. What day was Hamper finally called in to work at the car factory?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Sunday.

5. As Hamper begins Chapter Five, what does he think is the worst part of unemployment?
(a) The unemployment line.
(b) His mother hassling him to get a job.
(c) Less money.
(d) No job security.

Short Answer Questions

1. What racket did Louie have going at work?

2. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?

3. What job did Hamper get after he quit painting?

4. How many children did Hamper's parents have?

5. At the beginning of Chapter Two, what religiously-loaded term did Hamper use to describe Flint?

(see the answer key)

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