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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 does G.G. summon people to give out his special treats?
(a) Special stomping.
(b) A clap.
(c) He gives it out at the door.
(d) A whistle.

2. How long is the report that Henry files in Chapter 1?
(a) 30 pages.
(b) One page.
(c) 10 pages.
(d) 60 pages.

3. Which supervisor was depressed in Chapter 1 about Battles?
(a) The Oakford super.
(b) The Stone.
(c) Bobby Hansen.
(d) The West Avon super.

4. How does Henry defend himself against a German shepherd one day on his route?
(a) He uses a letter opener.
(b) He uses a box.
(c) He uses his mail sack.
(d) He uses a branch.

5. Who did the money belong to that was stolen from the mail in Chapter 1?
(a) The Jewish temple.
(b) The Lutheran Church.
(c) The Nekalayla Temple
(d) The priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does G.G. miss for the first time after the accusation?

2. Whose wife does Henry flirt with in Chapter 2?

3. Who assumes Henry is after Joyce's money?

4. Who stole money from mail in Chapter 1?

5. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry decide to go to work for the postal service?

2. From whom and how does Matthew Battles steal, and whom does this disappoint?

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

4. Why does delivering a registered letter on Route 511 go bad for Henry?

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

6. Describe Henry's job on Route 539.

7. Where do Joyce and Henry get their money in her hometown?

8. Describe the character of G.G.

9. Why do Betty and Henry break up?

10. What kind of job does Henry get hired for with the postal service, and where is he first assigned?

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