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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Parts 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years of service does The Stone have?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

2. How long is the report that Henry files in Chapter 1?
(a) 60 pages.
(b) 30 pages.
(c) One page.
(d) 10 pages.

3. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?
(a) Grandpa Wally.
(b) Himself.
(c) A drunk.
(d) Joyce.

4. What does Henry say when he reports to Prell station?
(a) That he is being harassed.
(b) That the manager should hire him.
(c) That is he not getting assignments.
(d) That he is unable to do his job.

5. What is the next station Henry goes to as mentioned in Chapter 1, parts 1-11?
(a) Oakford Station
(b) The west garage.
(c) West Avon Station.
(d) The Stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Henry and his wife spend all of their money on, as stated in the Chapter 1?

2. What does Henry Chinaski think of the job when he is hired as a postal clerk temp in the very beginning of the book?

3. What does the woman who is the recipient of the registered letter do to Henry's face?

4. Who advises Henry to report to Prell Station?

5. What does G.G. miss for the first time after the accusation?

(see the answer key)

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