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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Inside the auto factory, why was the Cab Shop nicknamed the Jungle?
(a) It was impossible to escape from the place.
(b) There were lots of hanging ropes and cables.
(c) There were lots of bugs.
(d) It was as hot as the equator.

2. As told in Chapter Four, how much money did Hamper make while working at the factory?
(a) $200 a shift.
(b) $15.33 an hour.
(c) $12.82 an hour.
(d) $9.82 an hour.

3. Why was Hamper raised as a Catholic?
(a) So he could go to Catholic school and get a good education.
(b) His mother was very traditional.
(c) So he would be guaranteed a place in heaven.
(d) His parents were devout Catholics.

4. How did management generally run the factory?
(a) Any employee who's a favorite can do whatever he wants.
(b) Follow the letter of the law but not necessarily the spirit.
(c) Every rule must be followed completely.
(d) Hear no evil, see no evil.

5. At the beginning of Chapter Three, what reason did Hamper give that Joanie was unhappy in their marriage?
(a) They lived in a bad neighborhood and Hamper did not care.
(b) She wanted more children.
(c) She wanted a different job.
(d) They were not going anywhere in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Roy's plan for his job?

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

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

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

5. During his first day of work, before he learned Roy's name, what nickname did Hamper give him?

(see the answer key)

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