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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. How old is Robby?

2. How long does Skinny Beaver say it has taken Henry to complete his tray in Chapter 5?

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

4. Where does Helen work?

5. Who invites Henry to The Stone's retirement party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Henry say to Betty when he finds her drunk in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Betty's son Larry? Describe him.

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

6. Describe the character of Vi.

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

8. Describe how Henry meets Mary Lou.

9. What awkward encounter occurs in the nurse's office in Chapters 5-6?

10. What happens to Betty in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Where do you think Henry gets his superior intellect and reasoning?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the end of Henry and Betty's relationship.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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