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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Betty and Henry's relationship in Chapter 2?

2. What is the name of the regular carrier the woman annoys Henry by asking about in Chapter 1?

3. When Henry is almost attacked by the German shepherd in Chapter 1, where is the German shepherd trying to bite him?

4. What kind of sack does Henry Chinaski find himself wearing in the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of G.G.

2. Who is Gramps Wally?

3. What happens when Joyce wants to divorce Henry?

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

5. Describe Jonstone.

6. How does the author describe Joyce?

7. Why does Joyce's father hate Henry?

8. How does Henry meet Joyce?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways might Betty's funeral be scary to Henry? How were their lifestyles similar, and what might that mean for Henry's own funeral one day?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how Henry's laziness makes him continue to do the same things but expect different results. Be sure to mention and explain what his marriages and his relationship with working for the post office have in common.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the end of Henry and Betty's relationship.

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