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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is not expected to live in Chapter 3?
(a) Joyce's grandfather.
(b) Betty's grandma.
(c) Henry's grandma.
(d) Joyce's grandma.

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

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

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 511.
(b) Route 539.
(c) Route 600.
(d) Route 545.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Henry's postal application has a list of "8 to 10 raps"?

2. Whose wife does Henry flirt with in Chapter 2?

3. Who is the only sub not to be assigned by The Stone in Chapter 1 (parts 12-17)?

4. What does Henry tell the woman who is the recipient of the registered letter in Chapter 1?

5. Who no longer sits with Joyce in the cafeteria?

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