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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 year was the post office building built where Henry works?

2. Who tries to attack Henry in Chapter 4?

3. Who gets in trouble for a scandal involving three mail handlers?

4. Why does Fay always wear black?

5. Where is Betty working when Henry sees her in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Henry go to the racetrack in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Robby?

5. Who is Miss Graves?

6. Why does Henry get called into Skinny Beaver's office?

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

8. Explain how Henry sets fire to the post office.

9. Describe the character of Vi.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Henry display sensitivity after Betty's death, and why is this a rare happening in the novel? What part of Henry's personality prevents him from being a sensitive person?

Essay Topic 2

How and why did Matthew Battles and George Green fail the postal service? Compare and contrast their demise. What effect did each of their failures have on Henry and his decision to resign from the postal service?

Essay Topic 3

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

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