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

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

3. Who advises Henry to report to Prell Station?
(a) Wellstone.
(b) Betty.
(c) Bobby Hansen.
(d) The Stone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?

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

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

4. What does Prell Station give Henry?

5. What do Henry and his wife spend all of their money on, as stated in the Chapter 1?

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