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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 want to wear the Howie costume head?
(a) He wanted to prove he could break into any locked room.
(b) He wanted to be the quantity control mascot.
(c) He wanted to prove that Howie was not real.
(d) He wanted a Halloween costume.

2. What did Hamper call his "real attraction to David Steel" (pg 98)?
(a) Both men felt they were destined to be shoprats.
(b) Dave was always cracking jokes.
(c) Dave was more cynical and gloomy than he was.
(d) Both men loved classic rock.

3. What two classes did Hamper pass in junior high?
(a) Music and Gym.
(b) Music and Math.
(c) Religion and Science.
(d) Science and History.

4. Oftentimes, when was a woman placed on the assembly line?
(a) When management had no one else to do the job.
(b) Whenever she wanted because there was no gender difference.
(c) When the work was easy.
(d) When the previous two workers had been seen doubling up their tasks.

5. Why did Hamper never beat his dad up when he was being lectured?
(a) He was too scared.
(b) He was often on acid and just laughed at his dad.
(c) His mom was always there to make sure they did not hit each other.
(d) He tried but his dad beat him up instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Inside the auto factory, why was the Cab Shop nicknamed the Jungle?

2. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?

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

4. What was the job Hamper first wanted to have?

5. How did the assembly-line workers originally run their radio?

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