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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) Suede.
(b) Leather.
(c) Nylon.
(d) Cloth.

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

3. When Henry is on Route 539, how late is he because of the German Shepherd attack?
(a) 1 hour, 40 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) He never goes back.
(d) 2 hours.

4. What does Prell Station give Henry?
(a) A steady paycheck.
(b) Special assignments.
(c) A discipline report.
(d) A bonus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry Chinaski think of the job when he is hired as a postal clerk temp in the very beginning of the book?

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

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

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

5. What does the post office issue him when Henry is first hired?

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