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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 was a child, why were his friends amused by his dad?
(a) Because their dads were sober and hard-working.
(b) Because his dad loved to entertain kids.
(c) Because his dad told good stories.
(d) Because his dad always gave them an allowance too.

2. How did Hamper prepare for his interview for the Mother Jones cover story?
(a) Got a haircut and shave at a barbershop.
(b) Stayed up all night and got drunk.
(c) Ate a big dinner and slept eight hours.
(d) Reviewed the articles he had written in the past year.

3. Inside the auto factory, why was the Cab Shop nicknamed the Jungle?
(a) There were lots of hanging ropes and cables.
(b) It was impossible to escape from the place.
(c) There were lots of bugs.
(d) It was as hot as the equator.

4. During the pre-work physical, what did Hamper do against his better judgment?
(a) Asked for the nurse's phone number.
(b) Lied about his medical history.
(c) Pretended to be sick so he would have another week of freedom.
(d) Sold his urine to the man ahead of him in line.

5. At work, what did Dan-O like to do?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Drink beer.
(c) Play practical jokes.
(d) Read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Roy's plan for his job?

2. What happened when Hamper was called in to see the guidance counselor at school?

3. To what did Hamper compare Dave's styled hair?

4. What aggravated Hamper about his friendship with Janice?

5. In pretending that he's competing in the Olympics, who are his opponents?

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