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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Parts 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Cloth.
(b) Nylon.
(c) Suede.
(d) Leather.

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

3. When does Henry get to work as postal carrier, as described in Chapter 1?
(a) Whenever he likes.
(b) If a superintendent likes him.
(c) When someone who has a regular route calls in sick.
(d) Not very often.

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

5. What does the post office issue him when Henry is first hired?
(a) A uniform and a cap.
(b) A leather sack.
(c) A uniform but no cap.
(d) A cap but no uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Henry's regular clothes described in the Chapter 1?

2. When Henry is on Route 539, how late is he because of the German Shepherd attack?

3. What is the first reason Henry is written up when he is on Route 539?

4. How many years of service does The Stone have?

5. What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone?

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