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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 much does Henry win in six weeks in Chapter 4?
(a) $100.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $300.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does CP 1 stand for?
(a) City Postal 1.
(b) City Primary 1.
(c) Cafeteria Postal 1.
(d) City Post 1.

3. What does the plump girl mentioned in Chapter 5 make suggestions about?
(a) Girlfriends.
(b) Throwing envelopes.
(c) Tardiness.
(d) Postal routes.

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

5. Why does Henry sleep all day in Chapters 5-6?
(a) Because he does not have a job.
(b) Because Joyce is there.
(c) Because he is hungover.
(d) So he can work all night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Henry absent without leave?

3. Who says that men at the post office should be judged on 10 trays or one night's work?

4. Who calls Henry to the federal building in Chapter 3?

5. What happens to Henry's apartment after the racetrack moves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Henry feels dizzy spells coming on?

2. What happens during Henry's exit interview in chapter 6?

3. Why does Henry go to the racetrack in Chapter 3?

4. Why doesn't Henry want to study CP1?

5. What happens before Henry decides to write the novel?

6. What is in the Notice of Decision in Chapters 5-6?

7. How does the author describe Fay?

8. What is Betty's reaction when Henry finds her drunk in the morning in Chapter 3?

9. What happens when Henry meets Hector?

10. Who is Robby?

(see the answer keys)

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