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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 does Henry defend himself against a German shepherd one day on his route?
(a) He uses a box.
(b) He uses a letter opener.
(c) He uses his mail sack.
(d) He uses a branch.

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

3. What happens to Battles in Chapter 1 that depresses a supervisor?
(a) Battles is arrested.
(b) Battles falls ill.
(c) Battles is fired.
(d) Battles is killed.

4. What is the first station Henry is assigned to?
(a) He is not assigned, he rotates.
(b) West Avon Station.
(c) The main post office.
(d) The West Garage.

5. Who is the only sub not to be assigned by The Stone in Chapter 1 (parts 12-17)?
(a) Battles.
(b) Bobby Hansen.
(c) The super.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Henry have to do to become a substitute mail carrier?

2. What causes G.G. to break down in Chapter 1?

3. Which supervisor was depressed in Chapter 1 about Battles?

4. What happens on the 100-degree day that upsets Henry in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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