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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hamper, why did the nuns not care that he was a poor student?
(a) They cared less about the children of factory workers.
(b) They knew the school would produce many underachievers in exchange for a couple brilliant students.
(c) They were too old to care about much.
(d) Their favorites were the obviously talented kids.

2. In pretending that he's competing in the Olympics, who are his opponents?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Brazilians.
(c) Germans.
(d) Japanese.

3. How did management generally run the factory?
(a) Every rule must be followed completely.
(b) Follow the letter of the law but not necessarily the spirit.
(c) Any employee who's a favorite can do whatever he wants.
(d) Hear no evil, see no evil.

4. During his first day of work, before he learned Roy's name, what nickname did Hamper give him?
(a) The ignorant one.
(b) The prophet.
(c) The greenie.
(d) The naïve one.

5. What was Hamper's problem with his job on the axle line?
(a) He was too short.
(b) He was not strong enough.
(c) He could not figure out the progression.
(d) He thought he should not work first shift.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hamper given a $2,700 check?

2. What motivated Hamper to make the honor roll during his freshmen year of high school?

3. Oftentimes, when was a woman placed on the assembly line?

4. At the factory, when was the most popular time to drink?

5. Why did Hamper grow up in a neighborhood of houses that all look alike?

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