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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) His father was intimidating him into getting good grades.
(b) He decided he never wanted to work in a factory.
(c) He was still motivated from his freshman year.
(d) He had plenty of time to study while babysitting his younger siblings.

2. Why was Hamper's mom the primary breadwinner in the family?
(a) His dad was frequently in jail.
(b) His dad didn't hold down a job very long.
(c) His mom preferred to work as stay home.
(d) His mom had better job skills than his dad did.

3. 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 took the last can of beer with him.
(c) That he was somewhere in southern Florida with a bartender.
(d) That he was headed for Indiana.

4. How did Hamper's maternal grandfather live?
(a) He was late for work and constantly drunk.
(b) He had trouble holding down a job.
(c) He was punctual to work and drunk all weekend.
(d) He was punctual for work and barely drank.

5. While painting apartments, why did Hamper become friends with Glen?
(a) Their wives had been friends for several months.
(b) They were in identical situations.
(c) Glen lived in the building.
(d) Glen often stopped by to say hi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hamper never beat his dad up when he was being lectured?

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

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

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

5. What two classes did Hamper pass in junior high?

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