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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What car part did Hamper's father install at the factory?
(a) The wheel rivets.
(b) The bumper.
(c) The windshield.
(d) The dash wires.

2. Why did Joanie and Hamper get married when she became pregnant?
(a) Hamper wanted to escape his mother's home.
(b) They loved each other.
(c) They were finally eighteen and able to make their own decisions.
(d) Abortion and adoption were unheard-of in their religious circle.

3. What did Hamper think was Dan-O's most amusing prank?
(a) The suburban shuffle.
(b) The psychedelic porn kaleidoscope.
(c) The crucified wallet.
(d) The charging tarantula trap.

4. What was Hamper's first impression of the crew of men he was called in with the first day?
(a) They were lazy men.
(b) They were thrilled to be there for a job.
(c) They were high school drop-outs.
(d) They were sluggish, unskilled men.

5. Why was Hamper's mom the primary breadwinner in the family?
(a) His dad was frequently in jail.
(b) His mom had better job skills than his dad did.
(c) His mom preferred to work as stay home.
(d) His dad didn't hold down a job very long.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Brown hung around in the Cab Shop, what did he do?

3. When did Hamper's great-grandfather begin working in the car factory?

4. How did Hamper and Joanie overcome their initial shyness toward each other?

5. Why, primarily, did GM management not crack down on the employees' drinking during work?

(see the answer key)

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