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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?
(a) He wanted to deflect his guilt onto someone else.
(b) He had an on-going feud with an African-American man at work.
(c) He wanted to raise his children to be white supremacists.
(d) He was genuinely racist.

2. What was Roy's plan for his job?
(a) Work just enough to keep his job.
(b) Work for thirty years so he could have a good retirement plan.
(c) Work ninety days and then get workman's compensation.
(d) Work hard and move into management.

3. What did Hamper's mom hope he'd do once he finished high school?
(a) Work at GM.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Go to business school.
(d) Go to seminary.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the trickiest part of doubling-up, as Hamper and Dale did?

2. Approximately how long was Hamper's father gone?

3. When did GM schedule an applicant for a physical?

4. What did Roy eventually do to his pet mouse?

5. At work, what did Dan-O like to do?

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