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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper's parents fight?
(a) His dad was frequently unfaithful to his mother.
(b) His dad drank a lot and became violent.
(c) His dad was frequently absent.
(d) His mom was tired of working and raising kids.

2. How did Hamper's maternal grandfather live?
(a) He was late for work and constantly drunk.
(b) He was punctual to work and drunk all weekend.
(c) He was punctual for work and barely drank.
(d) He had trouble holding down a job.

3. What job did Hamper get after he quit painting?
(a) Salesman.
(b) No job.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Shoprat.

4. In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

5. When did Hamper's great-grandfather begin working in the car factory?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1905.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hamper begin writing?

2. What was the job Hamper first wanted to have?

3. How much time was required for an employee to secure his job at GM?

4. At the end of Chapter Four, where was Hamper writing the book?

5. Why did Ronny volunteer Hamper and himself for the tailgate buildup job?

(see the answer key)

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