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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 was Hamper expelled from his Catholic high school?
(a) He was caught rolling a joint in the library.
(b) He was caught trying to skip class.
(c) He refused to attend the daily mass.
(d) He had sworn at his history teacher.

2. Why did Hamper's dad yell at him for his bad grades?
(a) He wanted his wife to be proud of all their kids.
(b) He wanted his son to avoid the life of a factory worker.
(c) He cared about achieving more and looking better than the neighbors.
(d) Education was important to him.

3. As Hamper began high school, what was his only plan for his life?
(a) To drink and sleep with lots of girls.
(b) To work at GM like his ancestors.
(c) Not to work at GM or become a drunkard.
(d) To become a sensational radio personality.

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

5. What was the name of the new school that combined all local Catholic high schools?
(a) Holy Redeemer High School.
(b) St. Agnes High School.
(c) St. Michael High School.
(d) Luke Powers High School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Glen's dream job?

2. According to Hamper, why did the nuns not care that he was a poor student?

3. What did Hamper discover when he began to write poetry?

4. Why was Hamper raised as a Catholic?

5. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?

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