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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes G.G. to break down in Chapter 1?
(a) Henry snapping at him.
(b) The gossip that the carriers are talking about.
(c) The Stone ignoring him.
(d) The Stone adding coupons to the bundle.

2. How far away does the racetrack move in Chapter 4?
(a) 100 miles north.
(b) 10 miles south.
(c) 100 miles south.
(d) Closer to his home.

3. After his binge in the last half of the novel, what does Henry do?
(a) Goes back to the post office.
(b) Writes.
(c) Dies.
(d) Goes gambling.

4. What does the women in Chapter 3 need an explanation of in 10 days?
(a) His terrible record.
(b) He previous discipline with the post office.
(c) His spotty work history.
(d) The lies on his application.

5. What kind of animal scares Henry in Chapter 2?
(a) A buffalo.
(b) A cow.
(c) A horse.
(d) A cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Betty get in exchange for the work that she does in Chapter 3?

2. Why does Henry like this one relative of Joyce's?

3. What kind of route does G.G. have?

4. Who is G.G.?

5. What kind of binge does Henry go on in the last part of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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