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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Henry weigh in Chapter 5-6?
(a) 185 pounds.
(b) 223 pounds.
(c) 195 pounds.
(d) 250 pounds.

2. Where does Henry have pain in Chapters 5 -6?
(a) Everywhere.
(b) His right arm.
(c) His back.
(d) His head.

3. Who calls Henry to the federal building in Chapter 3?
(a) The super.
(b) A postal carrier.
(c) G.G.
(d) Personnel.

4. What kind of binge does Henry go on in the last part of the novel?
(a) A gambling binge.
(b) A drug binge.
(c) A drinking binge.
(d) A smoking binge.

5. Why does Fay always wear black?
(a) Because her son died.
(b) To protest the war.
(c) To protest her horrible job.
(d) It is slimming.

6. Who says that men at the post office should be judged on 10 trays or one night's work?
(a) Matthew Battles.
(b) Skinny Beaver.
(c) Henry.
(d) G.G.

7. What does Betty want when she sees Henry in Chapter 3?
(a) For him to stay away from her.
(b) To get back together.
(c) His dog.
(d) His money.

8. Who invites Henry to The Stone's retirement party?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Tom Moto.
(c) Matthew Battles.
(d) G.G.

9. How much was Henry's life worth in Chapter 4?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $400 to $500.
(c) $4,000.
(d) $100.

10. Who is Henry's union representative?
(a) G.G.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Parker Anderson.
(d) Matthew Battles.

11. When does Henry's luck end in Chapter 4?
(a) When he meets Mary Lou.
(b) After Betty dies.
(c) After he leaves Mary Lou.
(d) After he meets Fay.

12. Who gets in trouble for a scandal involving three mail handlers?
(a) A cafeteria girl.
(b) Betty.
(c) Henry.
(d) Joyce.

13. What color is Fay's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blond.

14. When Henry sees Betty in Chapter 3, what does he do?
(a) Brings her into work.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Calls in sick to work.
(d) Yells at her.

15. What happens on the streets of LA in Chapter 4?
(a) Riots.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) It snows.
(d) An earthquake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the post office building built where Henry works?

2. Who challenges Henry for Mary Lou?

3. What does Henry tell Mr. Winters in Chapter 4 about his job?

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

5. What is the name of the person Betty talks about drinking with in Chapter 3?

(see the answer keys)

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