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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. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?

2. What happens on the 100-degree day that upsets Henry in Chapter 1?

3. Who stole money from mail in Chapter 1?

4. What does Prell Station give Henry?

5. Who is "The Stone"?

Short Essay Questions

1. From whom and how does Matthew Battles steal, and whom does this disappoint?

2. Why do Betty and Henry break up?

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

4. Describe the character of G.G.

5. What happens with Henry and the buffalo?

6. How does Henry meet Joyce?

7. Describe the over-reaction Henry has to one of the women on Route 511 in Chapter 1, parts 12-17.

8. Describe Henry's job on Route 539.

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

10. Why does Joyce's father hate Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship between Henry and his wife Betty. How do they bring out the worst in each other?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the meaning behind the robbery set-up on Henry in Chapter 4. How have roles reversed for Henry?

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone? Does this ever change? If so, how and why?

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