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

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) Not to work at GM or become a drunkard.
(c) To work at GM like his ancestors.
(d) To drink and sleep with lots of girls.

2. Why did Hamper grow up in a neighborhood of houses that all look alike?
(a) The neighborhood architect didn't have a good imagination.
(b) The neighborhood was built simply to house new factory employees.
(c) The houses were built during a recession when buyers did not have much money.
(d) All Flint residential neighborhoods look the same.

3. Why was Robert often angry when he got his check?
(a) Most of it went to pay for the college education he wasn't using.
(b) He wasn't getting paid what he thought he was worth.
(c) Most of it went to child support.
(d) Half the check went to pay his wife's expensive clothes.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What machine did Hamper operate in the Cab Shop?

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

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

4. What did Franklin write on napkins and bits of paper?

5. Why was Hamper reinstated as a student in the school?

(see the answer key)

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