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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his first stint at GM, what part of the cars did Hamper work on?
(a) Rear wheel wells.
(b) Windshields.
(c) Bumpers.
(d) Dashboard interiors.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Six, as Hamper explains, what do the rednecks on the Rivet Line collect?
(a) Sick days.
(b) Banana stickers.
(c) Broken rivet heads.
(d) Beer caps.

3. What did Hamper do when people criticized him for drinking on the job?
(a) He thought they were hypocrites.
(b) He laughed and ignored them.
(c) He was hurt because what they said was true.
(d) He was quick to defend himself.

4. Oftentimes, when was a woman placed on the assembly line?
(a) When the work was easy.
(b) When the previous two workers had been seen doubling up their tasks.
(c) When management had no one else to do the job.
(d) Whenever she wanted because there was no gender difference.

5. What machine did Hamper operate in the Cab Shop?
(a) A mig-welder.
(b) A sealer.
(c) A spot-welder.
(d) A hammer.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Hamper began high school, what was his only plan for his life?

2. What day was Hamper finally called in to work at the car factory?

3. Who did Denny and Hamper listen to during their one elusively magical lunch break (pg 58)?

4. What was the most unusual thing about Bob-A-Lou?

5. How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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