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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two classes did Hamper pass in junior high?
(a) Music and Gym.
(b) Music and Math.
(c) Science and History.
(d) Religion and Science.

2. Why did Hamper's dad yell at him for his bad grades?
(a) Education was important to him.
(b) He cared about achieving more and looking better than the neighbors.
(c) He wanted his son to avoid the life of a factory worker.
(d) He wanted his wife to be proud of all their kids.

3. Why was Hamper expelled from his Catholic high school?
(a) He was caught trying to skip class.
(b) He was caught rolling a joint in the library.
(c) He refused to attend the daily mass.
(d) He had sworn at his history teacher.

4. Approximately how long was Hamper's father gone?
(a) One month.
(b) A year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Eighteen months.

5. What was Glen's dream job?
(a) Working at the GM factory.
(b) Owning his own restaurant.
(c) Being a rock'n'roll legend.
(d) Painting apartments.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hamper, what percentage of Flint was linked to the auto factories?

2. What was the most significant thing that acid did for Hamper?

3. How did management generally run the factory?

4. What did Hamper's mom hope he'd do once he finished high school?

5. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?

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