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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. What happened one day when Hamper left journalism class on drugs?
(a) He hit a tuba player in the marching band.
(b) He drove the wrong car out of the parking lot.
(c) He hit a parked car.
(d) He could not figure out how to turn the car on.

2. According to Hamper, what percentage of Flint was linked to the auto factories?
(a) 23.5.
(b) 66.5.
(c) 10.
(d) 50.

3. How many children did Hamper's parents have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Eight.

4. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?
(a) It's the only station their radio can pick up.
(b) It's the music they grew up with.
(c) It's redundant and predictable like their work.
(d) It's the music their fathers always listened to.

5. Why was Hamper raised as a Catholic?
(a) His parents were devout Catholics.
(b) So he could go to Catholic school and get a good education.
(c) So he would be guaranteed a place in heaven.
(d) His mother was very traditional.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Joanie and Hamper get married when she became pregnant?

2. What happened when Hamper was called in to see the guidance counselor at school?

3. When Hamper's dad left, what was the only information his family had?

4. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?

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

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