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

2. What is Henry's wife referred to as in the beginning of the book?
(a) A gold digger.`
(b) A shackjob.
(c) A witch.
(d) A nut.

3. How are Henry's regular clothes described in the Chapter 1?
(a) Shabby.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Plain.
(d) Too nice for work.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the first station Henry is assigned to?

4. When Henry is almost attacked by the German shepherd in Chapter 1, where is the German shepherd trying to bite him?

5. What is The Stone's real name?

(see the answer key)

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