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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Parts 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first station Henry is assigned to?
(a) The West Garage.
(b) The main post office.
(c) West Avon Station.
(d) He is not assigned, he rotates.

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

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

4. What route does Henry draw after Prell Station?
(a) Oakford.
(b) Route 359.
(c) West Avon.
(d) Route 539.

5. In Chapter 1, which route is described as "an average residential neighborhood with nice weather, no dogs, and no human voices for hours"?
(a) Route 600.
(b) Route 539.
(c) Route 511.
(d) Route 545.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does G.G. miss for the first time after the accusation?

2. What causes G.G. to break down in Chapter 1?

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

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

5. What does Henry buy half a pint of for breakfast in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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