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

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

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

4. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?
(a) It's the music their fathers always listened to.
(b) It's the only station their radio can pick up.
(c) It's the music they grew up with.
(d) It's redundant and predictable like their work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hamper grow up in a neighborhood of houses that all look alike?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Three, what reason did Hamper give that Joanie was unhappy in their marriage?

3. At the end of Chapter Four, where was Hamper writing the book?

4. While painting apartments, why did Hamper become friends with Glen?

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

(see the answer key)

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