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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. Where does Henry stay after the racetrack moves?
(a) With Gramps.
(b) Joyce's house
(c) Motels.
(d) Betty's house.

2. What does Betty want when she sees Henry in Chapter 3?
(a) His dog.
(b) His money.
(c) To get back together.
(d) For him to stay away from her.

3. Who does the statement "all geniuses are drunkards" refer to?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Henry.
(c) Betty.
(d) G.G.

4. What color is Fay's hair?
(a) Blond.
(b) Black.
(c) Gray.
(d) Brown.

5. Who does Henry ask to marry him in Chapters 5-6?
(a) Mary Lou.
(b) Helen.
(c) The cafeteria girl.
(d) Joyce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Henry win in six weeks in Chapter 4?

2. How much money does Henry risk on Blue Stocking?

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

4. When Henry first meets Mary Lou, what does he pretend?

5. Why does Henry decide not to go to The Stone's retirement party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Henry get angry with Fay in Chapter 4?

3. Why does Henry receive a letter of warning from the post office?

4. Explain how Henry sets fire to the post office.

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

6. Why does Henry get called into Skinny Beaver's office?

7. How does Henry's living situation change when the track moves 100 miles south?

8. What is Henry's dinner routine in Chapter 4?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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