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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of route does G.G. have?
(a) Route 539.
(b) Route 511.
(c) A difficult route.
(d) An easy route in the rich district.

2. Why does Henry like this one relative of Joyce's?
(a) He gives him racetrack tips.
(b) They drink whiskey together.
(c) He gives him money.
(d) They drink beer together.

3. What happens to G.G. at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) He is arrested.
(b) He is sent to prison.
(c) He is never seen again, and we are not sure why.
(d) He is killed.

4. What makes Henry start to lose money at the racetrack?
(a) The super.
(b) The Texan trying to distract him.
(c) Betty and her new boyfriend.
(d) Keeping other men away from the Texan.

5. What time does Henry get to the track in Chapter 2?
(a) Noon.
(b) 2 p.m.
(c) 10:30 a.m.
(d) 1:30 p.m.

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

7. When does Henry get to work as postal carrier, as described in Chapter 1?
(a) When someone who has a regular route calls in sick.
(b) If a superintendent likes him.
(c) Not very often.
(d) Whenever he likes.

8. 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 545.
(b) Route 539.
(c) Route 600.
(d) Route 511.

9. What does Henry lose when the story gets around town about him being scared of the animal in Chapter 2?
(a) His swagger.
(b) His self-respect.
(c) His wife.
(d) His money.

10. What day is it when Henry stands up to the town bully?
(a) Khaki day.
(b) Blue jeans day.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Thursday.

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

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

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

14. What kind of wedding does Henry agree to with the Texan?
(a) A private ceremony at a church.
(b) A cheap wedding.
(c) A big wedding.
(d) A courthouse wedding.

15. Who gets the special treats that G.G. gives out on his route?
(a) Widows.
(b) Dogs.
(c) The elderly.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Henry make a day at the racetrack?

2. Who stole money from mail in Chapter 1?

3. What does Henry say his racetrack winnings pay for?

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

5. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?

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