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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What machine did Hamper operate in the Cab Shop?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A mig-welder.
(c) A spot-welder.
(d) A sealer.

2. What was the primary reason that Henry Jackson, the supervisor, hated Dave?
(a) Dave was more intelligent than Henry.
(b) Dave was not afraid to stand up to him.
(c) They had been competitive with each other since high school.
(d) Dave wanted his job.

3. In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

4. What was the name of Hamper's first supervisor?
(a) Bud.
(b) Angel.
(c) Buck.
(d) Brown.

5. Why was Hamper expelled from his Catholic high school?
(a) He was caught trying to skip class.
(b) He had sworn at his history teacher.
(c) He refused to attend the daily mass.
(d) He was caught rolling a joint in the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lightnin' sleep during every work shift?

2. What did Hamper discover when he began to write poetry?

3. What did Hamper do when people criticized him for drinking on the job?

4. What aggravated Hamper about his friendship with Janice?

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

(see the answer key)

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