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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 9-10, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In general terms, how did Hamper feel as he drove away from GM for the last time?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Sad.
(d) Nostalgic.

2. While painting apartments, why did Hamper become friends with Glen?
(a) Glen often stopped by to say hi.
(b) Glen lived in the building.
(c) They were in identical situations.
(d) Their wives had been friends for several months.

3. Why did Joanie and Hamper get married when she became pregnant?
(a) Hamper wanted to escape his mother's home.
(b) Abortion and adoption were unheard-of in their religious circle.
(c) They loved each other.
(d) They were finally eighteen and able to make their own decisions.

4. Who did Bob-A-Lou marry?
(a) The cafeteria cashier.
(b) Hamper's cousin.
(c) A woman who worked in the Finishing Line at GM.
(d) A woman in the Philippines.

5. During his first day of work, before he learned Roy's name, what nickname did Hamper give him?
(a) The ignorant one.
(b) The prophet.
(c) The naïve one.
(d) The greenie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Hamper make painting apartments?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Six, as Hamper explains, what do the rednecks on the Rivet Line collect?

3. According to Hamper, why did the nuns not care that he was a poor student?

4. At the factory, when was the most popular time to drink?

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

(see the answer key)

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