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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is not expected to live in Chapter 3?
(a) Henry's grandma.
(b) Betty's grandma.
(c) Joyce's grandma.
(d) Joyce's grandfather.

2. Why does Henry decide not to go to The Stone's retirement party?
(a) He feels like he would be intruding.
(b) He does not want to see him.
(c) He is afraid of what he will do.
(d) He is worried he will get in trouble.

3. What kind of drug does a doctor prescribe for Henry?
(a) Librium.
(b) Lithium.
(c) Vicodin.
(d) Aspirin.

4. Who comes over for Christmas?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Matthew Battles.
(c) G.G.
(d) Betty.

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

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

7. Who no longer sits with Joyce in the cafeteria?
(a) Betty.
(b) The super.
(c) Henry.
(d) Purple Stickpin.

8. 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.

9. What birthday is Henry just shy of when he resigns from the post office?
(a) 35.
(b) 46.
(c) 50.
(d) 60.

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

11. How many children does Fay have?
(a) Zero.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

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

14. How long was the tray supposed to take in Chapter 5 when Henry gets in trouble?
(a) 12 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes
(c) 40 minutes.
(d) 23 minutes.

15. What career does Henry want to pursue after the post office?
(a) A painter.
(b) A super.
(c) A trapper.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What papers does Henry turn in toward the end of the book

2. Who gets in trouble for a scandal involving three mail handlers?

3. Who does the statement "all geniuses are drunkards" refer to?

4. What happens to Henry after writing the response in Chapter 3?

5. In Chapter 3, who is the person the post office sends to check on Henry?

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