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

2. At the end of Chapter Four, where was Hamper writing the book?
(a) In his kitchen.
(b) In his girlfriend's living room.
(c) In a bar.
(d) In a drafty shed.

3. Why was Hamper given a $2,700 check?
(a) Bonus for restarting his job at GM.
(b) Bonus from a bill Jimmy Carter had put through.
(c) Disability payment because he had injured his back at work.
(d) Incentive to come back to work at GM, since he was already trained.

4. What job did Dale hold during the first part of his day?
(a) Pig farmer.
(b) Traffic cop.
(c) Tax accountant.
(d) Horse rancher.

5. Why did the supervisors add another task to Hamper and Dale's job?
(a) They wanted to test the men's speed.
(b) They wanted to break up their system.
(c) They thought the men could handle another task.
(d) They wanted to make an example of the men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hamper refuse to enroll in an outpatient mental health center?

2. Why does Hamper want to avoid his grandfather at the family reunion?

3. Why did Hamper cringe at the idea of Bob-A-Lou in love with the cafeteria cashier?

4. As Brown hung around in the Cab Shop, what did he do?

5. When did Hamper's first breakdown occur?

(see the answer key)

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