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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who writes to Henry from Texas?
(a) Gramps.
(b) Purple Stickpin.
(c) Betty.
(d) Joyce.

2. How much money does Henry risk on Blue Stocking?
(a) $5.
(b) $500.
(c) $50.
(d) $10.

3. Out of the original 150-200 zones, how many remain in Chapter 3?
(a) 180.
(b) 17 to 18.
(c) 100.
(d) 170.

4. What has happened to Betty's looks since Henry last saw her?
(a) She has gotten fat.
(b) She dyed her hair.
(c) She become beautiful.
(d) She got skinny.

5. How many colleagues of the woman in Chapter 3 read Henry's response?
(a) Nine.
(b) None.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

6. How many days was Henry absent without leave?
(a) 5 days.
(b) Three days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) One week.

7. What part of Henry's postal application has a list of "8 to 10 raps"?
(a) The arrest portion.
(b) The references section.
(c) The previous work history.
(d) The objective section.

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

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

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

11. How much money does Joyce keep in the divorce?
(a) They have no money.
(b) $500,000
(c) $3 to $4 million.
(d) $1 million.

12. Who becomes pregnant in Chapter 4?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Betty.
(c) Mary Lou.
(d) Fay.

13. Who challenges Henry for Mary Lou?
(a) Hector.
(b) The bartender.
(c) Betty.
(d) Gramps.

14. What is Fay's hobby?
(a) Writing.
(b) Stamp collecting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

15. In Chapter 3, who is the person the post office sends to check on Henry?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A super.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Henry a letter of warning?

2. Which body part is the only one that Henry moves at work in Chapters 5-6?

3. Where does Henry stay after the racetrack moves?

4. What career does Henry want to pursue after the post office?

5. How old is Robby?

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