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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 happens on the 100-degree day that upsets Henry in Chapter 1?
(a) A woman demands he return a piece of mail that is not hers.
(b) People are swimming in their pools.
(c) A woman rambles on and on.
(d) Another dog attacks him.

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

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

4. Who does Henry file a report against?
(a) The Stone.
(b) Betty.
(c) The super at West Avon station.
(d) The drunk who convinced him to get the job.

5. Who stole money from mail in Chapter 1?
(a) Henry.
(b) Bobby Hansen.
(c) Henry's wife.
(d) Battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the report that Henry files in Chapter 1?

2. How many years of service does The Stone have?

3. What happens to Battles in Chapter 1 that depresses a supervisor?

4. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?

5. Who advises Henry to report to Prell Station?

(see the answer key)

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