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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At this point in his life, in Chapter 2, how many women has Henry lost?
(a) 5 women.
(b) 10 women.
(c) Three women.
(d) 2 women.

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

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

5. When Betty gets upset with Henry in Chapter 2, what does Henry remind Betty about?
(a) Women's liberation.
(b) Her past trangressions.
(c) Where the door is.
(d) How much money she owes him.

6. What is intriguing about one of Henry's customers while he works at the Prell Station?
(a) One of the women gives him lingerie for his wife.
(b) One of the women gives him a bonus check.
(c) One of the women wears lingerie.
(d) One of the women bakes him cookies.

7. How does G.G. summon people to give out his special treats?
(a) He gives it out at the door.
(b) A whistle.
(c) Special stomping.
(d) A clap.

8. What happens to Betty and Henry's relationship in Chapter 2?
(a) They separate, then get back together.
(b) They break up.
(c) It gets stronger.
(d) They go to marriage counseling.

9. What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone?
(a) Bad.
(b) Good.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Respectful.

10. Who does the accusation against G.G. involve?
(a) A new girl in the neighborhood on his route.
(b) A mother on his route.
(c) A widow on his route.
(d) A man on his route.

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

12. 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 539.
(b) Route 511.
(c) Route 545.
(d) Route 600.

13. In Chapter 2, who is the town bully?
(a) Joyce's cousin.
(b) Grandpa Wally.
(c) Joyce's brother.
(d) Betty.

14. What is the next station Henry goes to as mentioned in Chapter 1, parts 1-11?
(a) The west garage.
(b) The Stone.
(c) Oakford Station
(d) West Avon Station.

15. What does G.G. give out on his route, besides mail?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Coupons.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Henry get to the track in Chapter 2?

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

3. Why does Betty get upset with Henry in Chapter 2?

4. Which relative of Joyce's does Henry think is cool?

5. What does "soup" stand for in this book?

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