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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 is the first reason Henry is written up when he is on Route 539?

2. Who is the only sub not to be assigned by The Stone in Chapter 1 (parts 12-17)?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Betty get a job doing?

4. Who is Matthew Battles a favorite of?

5. How many years of service does The Stone have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Joyce wants to divorce Henry?

2. Describe the character of G.G.

3. What does the job a "soup" entail as described in the book?

4. How does giving out candy to children on his route get G.G. in trouble?

5. What is the response to the 30-page report Henry files against Jonstone?

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

7. How does Route 511 compare to other routes?

8. Why do Betty and Henry break up?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does sex play an major role in Chapter 3? What is Henry more addicted to, sex or alcohol?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think the author is trying to say about race relations in this book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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