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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 9-10, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time?
(a) One year.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Four years.

2. What happened to the man who tried to kill his coworker?
(a) He was written up.
(b) He was charged with attempted murder but not convicted.
(c) He was fired immediately.
(d) He was suspended for two weeks.

3. Why did Hamper not stay with Mother Jones when Moore was fired?
(a) He felt a great loyalty to Moore.
(b) He did not trust the new editor.
(c) He was not being paid enough money.
(d) He was tired of cranking out articles.

4. In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work?
(a) Eight.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Nine.

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 dad didn't hold down a job very long.
(d) His mom preferred to work as stay home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jack take a sledgehammer to the cigarette machine?

2. How many children did Hamper's parents have?

3. According to Hamper, what percentage of Flint was linked to the auto factories?

4. What was Dave's attitude toward humanity?

5. How did the assembly-line workers originally run their radio?

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