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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 9-10, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Franklin write on napkins and bits of paper?
(a) Bible verses.
(b) Magazine articles.
(c) Hate letters.
(d) Poetry.

2. Why did GM not hire Hamper when he wanted to apply?
(a) He did not have good job references.
(b) They did not want to hire any more Hampers.
(c) During the recession, the factory wasn't hiring.
(d) He had to be twenty-one to work there.

3. How was Hamper's new high school significantly different from his old one?
(a) Most of the kids were middle-class.
(b) Most of the kids were not religious.
(c) Most of the kids were motivated to get good careers.
(d) Most of the kids were not middle-class.

4. What did Hamper's mom hope he'd do once he finished high school?
(a) Go to seminary.
(b) Go to business school.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Work at GM.

5. Why did Hamper change his mind about filming at Mark's Lounge?
(a) The lounge burned down the night before.
(b) Two waitresses were attacked there the night before.
(c) He had an argument with Mark and didn't want to go back.
(d) The NBC producers were leery of going there.

Short Answer Questions

1. After four months on the Rivet Line, how did Hamper feel?

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

3. Why did Hamper begin writing?

4. How much money would Hamper make writing articles for Mother Jones?

5. Why did Hamper take a long time learning his job on the Rivet Line?

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