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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. What time in the morning does Henry usually sit waiting to see if he can work?
(a) 7 to 8 p.m.
(b) 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
(d) 3 to 5 a.m.

2. Whose wife does Henry flirt with in Chapter 2?
(a) The super's wife.
(b) The front gate man's wife.
(c) The racetrack owner's wife.
(d) The mechanic's wife.

3. Where does Henry pick up Betty from in his daily routine in Chapter 2?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Jail.
(c) Her work.
(d) The bus stop.

4. How many years has Matthew Battles been a carrier?
(a) 20.
(b) 10
(c) 5.
(d) 15.

5. What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Good.
(d) Bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stole money from mail in Chapter 1?

2. What does Prell Station give Henry?

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

4. What happens in Chapter 1 when another woman annoys Henry by asking where the regular man is?

5. Why does Henry like this one relative of Joyce's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the response to the 30-page report Henry files against Jonstone?

2. What does the job a "soup" entail as described in the book?

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

4. Describe Jonstone.

5. What is The Stone's reaction to Henry's clawed up face after the registered letter incident?

6. How does the author describe Joyce's hometown?

7. How does Henry meet Joyce?

8. How does the author describe Joyce?

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

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

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