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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 is The Stone's real name?
(a) Johnstone.
(b) Jonstone.
(c) Stonewall.
(d) Wallstone.

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

3. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?
(a) Grandpa Wally.
(b) A drunk.
(c) Himself.
(d) Joyce.

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

5. Who is "The Stone"?
(a) The man who works in the west garage.
(b) The superintendent at West Avon station.
(c) The superintendent at Oakford station.
(d) A resident on his postal route.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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