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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Denny and Hamper listen to during their one elusively magical lunch break (pg 58)?
(a) Lesley Gore.
(b) The Eagles.
(c) Lynyrd Skynyrd.
(d) Sister Edward Irene.

2. Why did absenteeism increase greatly on Fridays?
(a) Thursday was pay-day.
(b) The bosses were even crabbier because they did not want to be there.
(c) The work shift was shorter on Friday.
(d) The work shift was longer on Friday.

3. What car part did Hamper's father install at the factory?
(a) The windshield.
(b) The wheel rivets.
(c) The bumper.
(d) The dash wires.

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

5. At the factory, when was the most popular time to drink?
(a) Any time the person was on the clock.
(b) Right before coming to work.
(c) While standing at the assembly line.
(d) During the lunch break.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plans did Hamper and Dale have together for their careers?

2. What motivated Hamper to make the honor roll during his freshmen year of high school?

3. How much time was required for an employee to secure his job at GM?

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

5. What did Hamper's mom hope he'd do once he finished high school?

(see the answer key)

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