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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 did Henry have to do to become a substitute mail carrier?
(a) Simply sign up.
(b) Take an exam and physical.
(c) Fill out an application.
(d) Call a friend.

2. Who is "The Stone"?
(a) The superintendent at Oakford station.
(b) The man who works in the west garage.
(c) A resident on his postal route.
(d) The superintendent at West Avon station.

3. What route does Henry draw after Prell Station?
(a) Oakford.
(b) West Avon.
(c) Route 539.
(d) Route 359.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does "soup" stand for in this book?

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

4. What does Henry say when he reports to Prell station?

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

(see the answer key)

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