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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. When Hamper moved into his mother's basement, what did he think would save his marriage to Joanie?
(a) Being faithful to her.
(b) Drinking less.
(c) Taking care of their daughter more.
(d) Earning lots of money at GM.

2. What happened to the man who tried to kill his coworker?
(a) He was fired immediately.
(b) He was suspended for two weeks.
(c) He was written up.
(d) He was charged with attempted murder but not convicted.

3. What tattoo did Doug, the steering gear man, have on his arm?
(a) A half-naked girl.
(b) A rodent with the word "shop-rat" above it.
(c) His wife's name in blue ink.
(d) The date he began working at GM in 1976.

4. Why did Hamper not want to write about being a shop-rat, in an article for the Flint Voice?
(a) He wanted to pretend work was better than it actually was.
(b) He thought the topic was boring.
(c) He thought it would be too much work.
(d) He did not want his coworkers to be offended.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Inside the auto factory, why was the Cab Shop nicknamed the Jungle?

3. What was Dave's attitude toward humanity?

4. To what does Hamper compare his factory job?

5. As Hamper discovered late one morning, approximately how many employees did GM plan to lay off?

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