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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. Why does Henry like this one relative of Joyce's?
(a) They drink beer together.
(b) He gives him racetrack tips.
(c) He gives him money.
(d) They drink whiskey together.

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

3. When does Henry get to work as postal carrier, as described in Chapter 1?
(a) When someone who has a regular route calls in sick.
(b) Whenever he likes.
(c) Not very often.
(d) If a superintendent likes him.

4. What do the townspeople in Chapter 2 think of Henry?
(a) They pity him.
(b) They both pity and hate Henry.
(c) They love him.
(d) They hate him.

5. What does the post office issue him when Henry is first hired?
(a) A uniform and a cap.
(b) A leather sack.
(c) A uniform but no cap.
(d) A cap but no uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Betty get upset with Henry in Chapter 2?

2. What does Henry say when he reports to Prell station?

3. In Chapter 2, who is the town bully?

4. What does Henry buy half a pint of for breakfast in Chapter 1?

5. Who does Henry file a report against?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the character of Matthew Battles?

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

3. What happens when The Stone assigns all subs except Henry?

4. What does Jonstone do that causes Henry to file a report against him?

5. How does the author describe Joyce?

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

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

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

9. Why do Betty and Henry break up?

10. What happens with Henry and the buffalo?

(see the answer keys)

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