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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the assembly-line workers originally run their radio?
(a) With a car battery.
(b) With 9-volt batteries.
(c) By tuning into the factory loudspeaker.
(d) By plugging into a factory outlet.

2. Why did Hamper sign the transfer paper to move to Pontiac?
(a) He thought it would be a good career move.
(b) The union did not give him any choice.
(c) He would have been fired immediately if he did not.
(d) Otherwise he would have been out of a job within two years.

3. During his sophomore year of high school, what did Hamper name his rather large collection of poems?
(a) "Hammered After Four."
(b) "Under the Table."
(c) "Thoughts of the Crocodile."
(d) "Intestines of a Balloon."

4. What two different personalities did Hank exhibit?
(a) Drunkard and teetotaler.
(b) Hard worker and slacker.
(c) Quiet employee and bossy supervisor.
(d) Pervert and saint.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity did Hamper want to do with Roger Smith, the company president?

2. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?

3. What plans did Hamper and Dale have together for their careers?

4. What job did Hamper get after he quit painting?

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

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