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Questions 1-5 of 25:

Why did Hamper sign the transfer paper to move to Pontiac? (from chapters 5-8)

Otherwise he would have been out of a job within two years.

The union did not give him any choice.

He would have been fired immediately if he did not.

He thought it would be a good career move.

How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time? (from chapters 3-4)

Five years.

One year.

Four years.

Two years.

In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work? (from chapters 3-4)

Twelve.

Nine.

Fourteen.

Eight.

What was the goal of rivet hockey? (from chapters 5-8)

To land a rivet on the rafters.

To kick a rivet into a cardboard box.

To kick the rivet back and forth as long as possible.

To hit a coworker's shins or ankles.

What machine did Hamper operate in the Cab Shop? (from chapters 3-4)

A mig-welder.

A spot-welder.

A sealer.

A hammer.

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