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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper take a long time learning his job on the Rivet Line?
(a) He was hoping to be transferred somewhere else.
(b) His coworker didn't know how to train him very well.
(c) It was a difficult job.
(d) He was lazy and did not want to learn it.

2. Why did Hamper think that Moore's car would be destroyed at the GM factory?
(a) Moore drove a Chevy.
(b) White collar professionals were not treated kindly at the factory.
(c) The factory workers were eager for a fight.
(d) Moore drove a Honda.

3. In general terms, how did Hamper feel as he drove away from GM for the last time?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Sad.
(d) Nostalgic.

4. How did Hamper's supervisor feel when he needed to leave work early because of his breakdown?
(a) The supervisor was highly concerned.
(b) The supervisor said he didn't believe Hamper.
(c) Hamper was too stressed to notice the supervisor's response.
(d) The supervisor was angry at being shorthanded.

5. Why did Ronny volunteer Hamper and himself for the tailgate buildup job?
(a) It was the easiest job in the Jungle.
(b) It was the only open job left.
(c) He wanted to work with Hamper.
(d) They'd have the ability to double-up the jobs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Jackson afraid of Hamper?

3. What was the primary reason that Henry Jackson, the supervisor, hated Dave?

4. What was Hamper and Jerry's scheme for getting extra hours (pg 149)?

5. How did Hamper prepare for his interview for the Mother Jones cover story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the men on the Rivet Line deal with the supervisor sent in to replace Gino? How was this a sign that they are powerful?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 5, how did Hamper portray the employees of the Michigan Employment Security Commission? Is this a fair picture?

3. How did Hamper's fellow factory workers respond to the article in the Wall Street Journal? Given the tone of this part of the story, where did Hamper actually get his happiness?

4. In the Epilogue, Hamper shows the conflict between his mindset as a shop-rat and his time outside the factory in therapy. How did he show this and which attitude was stronger in his mind?

5. What was the purpose of Hamper's food matching game (pgs 78-79)? What effect does the game have to the writing of this scene?

6. What kind of supervisor was Gino? How did Hamper respond to his leadership?

7. What conversation did Hamper and his grandfather have during the family reunion? How does this fittingly illustrate the difference in their generations?

8. Describe Dave Steel.

9. Why did General Motors become concerned with the quality of their vehicles? Given Hamper's tone while telling this story, what was his response?

10. What was one of Hamper's favorite ways to pass time at work? How is this an interesting facet of his character?

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