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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. When Henry is almost attacked by the German shepherd in Chapter 1, where is the German shepherd trying to bite him?
(a) His jugular.
(b) His arm.
(c) His thigh.
(d) His leg.

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

3. How many years of service does The Stone have?
(a) 25.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 30.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

5. What is intriguing about one of Henry's customers while he works at the Prell Station?

(see the answer key)

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