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

2. To what did Hamper compare Dave's styled hair?
(a) An exotic bird.
(b) An old woman's nightmare.
(c) A defective suburban.
(d) The Eiffel Tower.

3. When Hamper's dad left, what was the only information his family had?
(a) That he took the last can of beer with him.
(b) That he was headed for Indiana.
(c) That he planned to be back before Christmas.
(d) That he was somewhere in southern Florida with a bartender.

4. What year did Hamper begin working at GM?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1977.

5. How old was Hamper the first time he went to a car factory?
(a) Four.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how long was Hamper unemployed before being called back to work?

2. What music did Hamper and his coworkers listen to at work?

3. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?

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

5. If a person had to wait in the chairs along the edges of the unemployment office, what did Hamper recommend that he do?

(see the answer key)

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