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

2. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Nylon.
(b) Suede.
(c) Leather.
(d) Cloth.

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?
(a) Too simple.
(b) Easy.
(c) Hard.
(d) Challenging.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is G.G.?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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