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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hamper, what percentage of Flint was linked to the auto factories?
(a) 50.
(b) 23.5.
(c) 66.5.
(d) 10.

2. Why did Jack take a sledgehammer to the cigarette machine?
(a) He thought the broken machine was a GM conspiracy.
(b) He wanted to take his anger out on something.
(c) He was pretending the machine was the plant manager.
(d) The machine had eaten his money.

3. Why did Hamper make the honor roll his sophomore year of high school?
(a) He had plenty of time to study while babysitting his younger siblings.
(b) He decided he never wanted to work in a factory.
(c) His father was intimidating him into getting good grades.
(d) He was still motivated from his freshman year.

4. When the Good Times Lounge sued Hamper, how much money did the owner want?
(a) Ten thousand dollars.
(b) No money but a written apology.
(c) Five thousand dollars.
(d) Fifteen thousand dollars.

5. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?
(a) She had no siblings.
(b) Her siblings were well-behaved.
(c) Her father was friendly and fair.
(d) Her mother cooked great food.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the factory, when was the most popular time to drink?

2. How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time?

3. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?

4. What happened as the Rivet Line began to build army trucks?

5. During his first stint at GM, what part of the cars did Hamper work on?

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