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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 birthday is Henry just shy of when he resigns from the post office?

2. How many colleagues of the woman in Chapter 3 read Henry's response?

3. When was Henry absent without leave?

4. Who says that men at the post office should be judged on 10 trays or one night's work?

5. How old is Robby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Henry feels dizzy spells coming on?

2. What happens when Henry runs into Tom Moto?

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

4. What happens when Henry meets Hector?

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

6. Describe how Henry meets Mary Lou.

7. What happens at Christmas in Chapter 3?

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

9. What do we learn about Henry's health in the beginning of Chapters 5-6?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationship of Betty and Henry to the brief marriage of Henry to Joyce.

Essay Topic 2

How big of a role does Henry's desire to get away from Joyce play in his decision to go back to work for the postal service? Analyze what other factors prompt the decision.

Essay Topic 3

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

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