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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. Who does the accusation against G.G. involve?
(a) A new girl in the neighborhood on his route.
(b) A mother on his route.
(c) A man on his route.
(d) A widow on his route.

2. What does G.G. miss for the first time after the accusation?
(a) The morning dispatch.
(b) Two days of work.
(c) The Christmas party.
(d) His entire route.

3. What is G.G. accused of in Chapter 1?
(a) Assault.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Child molestation.
(d) Rape.

4. What is intriguing about one of Henry's customers while he works at the Prell Station?
(a) One of the women bakes him cookies.
(b) One of the women wears lingerie.
(c) One of the women gives him lingerie for his wife.
(d) One of the women gives him a bonus check.

5. What time in the morning does Henry usually sit waiting to see if he can work?
(a) 7 to 8 p.m.
(b) 3 to 5 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when Henry has to deliver a registered letter in Chapter 1?

3. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. What is the next station Henry goes to as mentioned in Chapter 1, parts 1-11?

5. Who gets the special treats that G.G. gives out on his route?

(see the answer key)

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