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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 does Henry say when he reports to Prell station?
(a) That is he not getting assignments.
(b) That he is unable to do his job.
(c) That the manager should hire him.
(d) That he is being harassed.

2. How long does Henry work for Prell Station?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two and half weeks.
(c) A week and a half.
(d) One week.

3. What is intriguing about one of Henry's customers while he works at the Prell Station?
(a) One of the women gives him lingerie for his wife.
(b) One of the women wears lingerie.
(c) One of the women bakes him cookies.
(d) One of the women gives him a bonus check.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is The Stone's real name?

4. Why is the route Henry draws after Prell Station one of the toughest routes?

5. What is Henry's wife referred to as in the beginning of the book?

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