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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. During his sophomore year of high school, what did Hamper name his rather large collection of poems?
(a) "Intestines of a Balloon."
(b) "Thoughts of the Crocodile."
(c) "Hammered After Four."
(d) "Under the Table."

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

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

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

5. When Hamper was a child, why were his friends amused by his dad?
(a) Because his dad always gave them an allowance too.
(b) Because his dad loved to entertain kids.
(c) Because their dads were sober and hard-working.
(d) Because his dad told good stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings did Joanie have?

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

3. How did Hamper's maternal grandfather live?

4. What was Glen's dream job?

5. How had Hamper imagined his father's work before he saw it?

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