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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. Why is the route Henry draws after Prell Station one of the toughest routes?
(a) It is all uphill.
(b) It is full of crabby old men.
(c) It is full of apartment houses.
(d) It is full of dogs.

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?
(a) Too simple.
(b) Easy.
(c) Hard.
(d) Challenging.

3. What causes G.G. to break down in Chapter 1?
(a) The Stone ignoring him.
(b) The gossip that the carriers are talking about.
(c) Henry snapping at him.
(d) The Stone adding coupons to the bundle.

4. How does G.G. summon people to give out his special treats?
(a) Special stomping.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A clap.
(d) He gives it out at the door.

5. How are Henry's regular clothes described in the Chapter 1?
(a) Dirty.
(b) Plain.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Too nice for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Henry get to work as postal carrier, as described in Chapter 1?

2. Who does Henry file a report against?

3. What does G.G. give out on his route, besides mail?

4. What is G.G. accused of in Chapter 1?

5. How long is the report that Henry files in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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