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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?
(a) He wanted to raise his children to be white supremacists.
(b) He was genuinely racist.
(c) He had an on-going feud with an African-American man at work.
(d) He wanted to deflect his guilt onto someone else.

2. During his first day of work, before he learned Roy's name, what nickname did Hamper give him?
(a) The greenie.
(b) The ignorant one.
(c) The naïve one.
(d) The prophet.

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

4. What was the plot line of the movie Dave and Hamper planned to film?
(a) The factory as it would stand in one hundred years.
(b) The history of the car assembly line.
(c) A day in the life of a shop-rat.
(d) The deaths of several supervisors.

5. What was Dave's attitude toward humanity?
(a) He liked people only if they benefited him directly.
(b) He ignored people.
(c) He disliked everyone, often including Hamper.
(d) He was sociable and outgoing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hamper's problem with his job on the axle line?

2. During the pre-work physical, what did Hamper do against his better judgment?

3. Why did Hamper want to wear the Howie costume head?

4. What was Hamper and Jerry's scheme for getting extra hours (pg 149)?

5. In pretending that he's competing in the Olympics, who are his opponents?

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