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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Henry's landlady in this section?
(a) Mama Strader.
(b) Gran Godly.
(c) Tammy Goodwin.
(d) Phylis Formby.

2. What state does Henry travel to after New Orleans?
(a) New York.
(b) Colorado.
(c) California.
(d) Texas.

3. What college did Henry attend?
(a) Princeton.
(b) San Francisco City College.
(c) Yale.
(d) Los Angeles City College.

4. What city does Chinaski arrive in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

5. What kind of music does Henry listen to while his parents are away?
(a) Symphony music.
(b) Rock music.
(c) Cabaret music.
(d) Film music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry contemplate doing as he waits alone in his room?

2. Why does the newspaper sack Henry?

3. In what city does Henry swap trains?

4. What city does Henry arrive in at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. How does Henry describe the man who has to show him his job at the factory?

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