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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper make the honor roll his sophomore year of high school?
(a) He was still motivated from his freshman year.
(b) His father was intimidating him into getting good grades.
(c) He had plenty of time to study while babysitting his younger siblings.
(d) He decided he never wanted to work in a factory.

2. What motivated Hamper to make the honor roll during his freshmen year of high school?
(a) A desire to get out of Flint.
(b) His dream of becoming an ambulance driver.
(c) A desire not to disappoint his mother.
(d) An attraction to girls.

3. Approximately how long was Hamper's father gone?
(a) One month.
(b) A year.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Six months.

4. How much money did Hamper make painting apartments?
(a) One hundred dollars per apartment.
(b) Fifty dollars a day.
(c) Three dollars an hour.
(d) Seven dollars an hour.

5. What did Hamper discover when he began to write poetry?
(a) Girls liked him.
(b) He could escape the monotony of life.
(c) He got better grade.
(d) The teachers liked him better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hamper and Joanie name their baby daughter?

2. Why was Hamper reinstated as a student in the school?

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

4. While painting apartments, why did Hamper become friends with Glen?

5. During his sophomore year of high school, what did Hamper name his rather large collection of poems?

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