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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Hamper reinstated as a student in the school?
(a) His mother pleaded for the school to take him back.
(b) He turned in a written apology.
(c) He promised to provide drugs to the principal.
(d) He promised not to break any more school rules until graduation.

2. How much sleep did Dale typically get in a night?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Three hours.

3. When a would-be employee arrived late and was rejected, what did he do?
(a) Cried.
(b) Left in silence.
(c) Cursed the men who had arrived on time.
(d) Yelled at the supervisor.

4. What was the name of the new school that combined all local Catholic high schools?
(a) Luke Powers High School.
(b) St. Michael High School.
(c) Holy Redeemer High School.
(d) St. Agnes High School.

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

6. Why did Joanie and Hamper get married when she became pregnant?
(a) They were finally eighteen and able to make their own decisions.
(b) Hamper wanted to escape his mother's home.
(c) They loved each other.
(d) Abortion and adoption were unheard-of in their religious circle.

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

8. What music did Hamper and his coworkers listen to at work?
(a) Classic rock.
(b) Country.
(c) Top 40's.
(d) Oldies.

9. When did Hamper's great-grandfather begin working in the car factory?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1905.

10. Why did absenteeism increase greatly on Fridays?
(a) The bosses were even crabbier because they did not want to be there.
(b) The work shift was longer on Friday.
(c) The work shift was shorter on Friday.
(d) Thursday was pay-day.

11. What did Hamper hate more than anything?
(a) Having to work the swing shift.
(b) The minute hand on the clock.
(c) General Motors itself.
(d) Not getting paid enough.

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

13. What two classes did Hamper pass in junior high?
(a) Music and Gym.
(b) Music and Math.
(c) Science and History.
(d) Religion and Science.

14. What was the trickiest part of doubling-up, as Hamper and Dale did?
(a) Keeping up to speed.
(b) Explaining your partner's absence to the supervisor.
(c) Punching out.
(d) Punching in.

15. How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time?
(a) Four years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Hamper get after he quit painting?

2. How had Hamper imagined his father's work before he saw it?

3. Why did Hamper never beat his dad up when he was being lectured?

4. What was the name of Hamper's first supervisor?

5. What was Glen's dream job?

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