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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Hamper discovered late one morning, approximately how many employees did GM plan to lay off?
(a) 30,000.
(b) 7500.
(c) 3000.
(d) 20,000.

2. What day was Hamper finally called in to work at the car factory?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

3. When Hamper was a child, why were his friends amused by his dad?
(a) Because his dad told good stories.
(b) Because his dad always gave them an allowance too.
(c) Because his dad loved to entertain kids.
(d) Because their dads were sober and hard-working.

4. What victory did Hamper enjoy, though the Olympic gold medal wasn't real?
(a) The clock hand moved a couple more minutes.
(b) He was working ahead so that he could take a break.
(c) He had beaten a personal record for one truck.
(d) He was the fastest worker on the Rivet Line.

5. Why was Hamper raised as a Catholic?
(a) His parents were devout Catholics.
(b) So he could go to Catholic school and get a good education.
(c) His mother was very traditional.
(d) So he would be guaranteed a place in heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the new school that combined all local Catholic high schools?

2. What tattoo did Doug, the steering gear man, have on his arm?

3. What was Dave's attitude toward humanity?

4. What car part did Hamper's father install at the factory?

5. As Hamper begins Chapter Five, what does he think is the worst part of unemployment?

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