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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 make the honor roll his sophomore year of high school?
(a) His father was intimidating him into getting good grades.
(b) He was still motivated from his freshman year.
(c) He had plenty of time to study while babysitting his younger siblings.
(d) He decided he never wanted to work in a factory.

2. Why was Robert often angry when he got his check?
(a) Most of it went to pay for the college education he wasn't using.
(b) Half the check went to pay his wife's expensive clothes.
(c) He wasn't getting paid what he thought he was worth.
(d) Most of it went to child support.

3. What happened when Hamper wanted to get out of his move to Pontiac
(a) The union representative said he would pull some strings so he could stay.
(b) He was fired immediately.
(c) He was told he'd have to see if his job would still remain in two years.
(d) GM would not let him out of a signed contract.

4. Why did Ronny volunteer Hamper and himself for the tailgate buildup job?
(a) It was the only open job left.
(b) They'd have the ability to double-up the jobs.
(c) It was the easiest job in the Jungle.
(d) He wanted to work with Hamper.

5. Where did Lightnin' sleep during every work shift?
(a) Lying in a box by the Finishing Line.
(b) Lying on a cafeteria bench.
(c) Leaning against the wall in the men's bathroom.
(d) Sitting in the stairwell by the locker room.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Three, what reason did Hamper give that Joanie was unhappy in their marriage?

2. What was Hamper and Jerry's scheme for getting extra hours (pg 149)?

3. What was Glen's dream job?

4. How did Hamper and Dave Steel initially bond?

5. Why was Hamper's mom the primary breadwinner in the family?

(see the answer key)

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