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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. How did Hamper's maternal grandfather live?
(a) He was late for work and constantly drunk.
(b) He was punctual to work and drunk all weekend.
(c) He was punctual for work and barely drank.
(d) He had trouble holding down a job.

2. During his first stint at GM, what part of the cars did Hamper work on?
(a) Rear wheel wells.
(b) Bumpers.
(c) Dashboard interiors.
(d) Windshields.

3. Why did Hamper begin writing?
(a) His sister thought he would have a lot of success as a writer.
(b) He wanted to tell his story.
(c) He was unemployed again and bored.
(d) He was hoping to move out of the factory into publishing.

4. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?
(a) It's the music they grew up with.
(b) It's redundant and predictable like their work.
(c) It's the music their fathers always listened to.
(d) It's the only station their radio can pick up.

5. What was the most significant thing that acid did for Hamper?
(a) Made him happy.
(b) Turned everything purple.
(c) Gave him a bad attitude.
(d) Destroyed reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the compromise that allowed Alex into the factory?

2. Why was Hamper's mom the primary breadwinner in the family?

3. Why did Polson, another shop-rat, become angry at Hamper?

4. Why was it difficult to get a visitor's pass for Alex, the reporter from The Wall Street Journal?

5. What fear did Dr. Kilaru diagnose Hamper with?

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