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

2. What was the most significant thing that acid did for Hamper?
(a) Made him happy.
(b) Destroyed reality.
(c) Turned everything purple.
(d) Gave him a bad attitude.

3. Why did Hamper and Mike come to hate their fathers?
(a) Their fathers were shop-rats.
(b) Their fathers were stuck in a rut.
(c) Their fathers were unreliable.
(d) Their fathers were drunkards.

4. What was Glen's dream job?
(a) Owning his own restaurant.
(b) Working at the GM factory.
(c) Being a rock'n'roll legend.
(d) Painting apartments.

5. 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 was headed for Indiana.
(c) That he took the last can of beer with him.
(d) That he planned to be back before Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hamper expelled from his Catholic high school?

2. Why did Hamper's dad yell at him for his bad grades?

3. What music did Hamper and his coworkers listen to at work?

4. How many siblings did Joanie have?

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

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