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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Henry's regular clothes described in the Chapter 1?
(a) Too nice for work.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Plain.

2. Who does Henry file a report against?
(a) The Stone.
(b) The super at West Avon station.
(c) Betty.
(d) The drunk who convinced him to get the job.

3. Who is Matthew Battles a favorite of?
(a) The lingerie woman.
(b) Henry's wife.
(c) Henry.
(d) The Stone.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Betty get a job doing?
(a) Cleaning houses.
(b) Washing hair.
(c) Typing.
(d) At the post office.

5. What is the name of the regular carrier the woman annoys Henry by asking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Harold.
(c) Henry.
(d) Benny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Henry have to do to become a substitute mail carrier?

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

3. When does Henry get to work as postal carrier, as described in Chapter 1?

4. How long does Henry work for Prell Station?

5. How does the author describe Matthew Battles's attire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gramps Wally?

2. Why does Joyce's father hate Henry?

3. Describe Jonstone.

4. How does Route 511 compare to other routes?

5. How does the woman who has the registered letter on Route 511 respond to Henry, and what does this lead to him doing in response?

6. How does Henry meet Joyce?

7. How does the author explain why Henry's own clothes are shabby?

8. How does the author describe Joyce?

9. Why does the midget take Henry and drive him around town?

10. What does Henry do when he has a handful of mail addressed to a church with no mailbox?

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