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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, To The Mississippi through A Postlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry remember loving in high school?
(a) Watching girls.
(b) Basketball.
(c) His teachers.
(d) Football.

2. How does Henry respond when he was called back to work from a smoke break?
(a) He goes back resentfully.
(b) He doesn't always go back.
(c) He goes back at his leisure.
(d) He goes back guiltily as soon as he is called.

3. Who is Red Ginter?
(a) A star on the rival's team.
(b) A local boy Henry and his brother choose for their team.
(c) One of the stars on their team.
(d) A boy's father.

4. Where does Henry get a job?
(a) The Department of Education.
(b) The gas station.
(c) The highway department.
(d) The nuclear plant.

5. What does Henry hear when he wakes up, in Chapter 3?
(a) Elaine's voice.
(b) Dogs barking.
(c) Military helicopters.
(d) Melanie's voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry think might break down before the truck does?

2. What do Henry and Myra do when he gets to New York?

3. What does Henry decide to do to soothe his nerves?

4. Where does Claire go to college?

5. Where does Bat Lanahan find Henry a job?

(see the answer key)

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