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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 much sleep did Dale typically get in a night?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Eight hours.
(d) Six hours.

2. When Hamper's dad left, what was the only information his family had?
(a) That he planned to be back before Christmas.
(b) That he was somewhere in southern Florida with a bartender.
(c) That he was headed for Indiana.
(d) That he took the last can of beer with him.

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

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

5. Why was Gino moved from his position as supervisor on the Rivet Line?
(a) He had become too friendly with the workers.
(b) He was not really doing his job anymore.
(c) He came to work drunk quite often.
(d) His men were turning out poor quality work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hamper is contacted by The Wall Street Journal, what does his boss Gino call the paper?

2. What car part did Hamper's father install at the factory?

3. What did Hamper's mom hope he'd do once he finished high school?

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

5. To what does Hamper compare his factory job?

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