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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does the racetrack go for Henry?
(a) He wins every time he goes.
(b) He has a good run of luck.
(c) He gets beat up at the racetrack.
(d) He loses his lifesavings.

2. What do the townspeople in Chapter 2 think of Henry?
(a) They hate him.
(b) They both pity and hate Henry.
(c) They pity him.
(d) They love him.

3. At this point in his life, in Chapter 2, how many women has Henry lost?
(a) 2 women.
(b) 5 women.
(c) Three women.
(d) 10 women.

4. What causes G.G. to break down in Chapter 1?
(a) The Stone ignoring him.
(b) The Stone adding coupons to the bundle.
(c) Henry snapping at him.
(d) The gossip that the carriers are talking about.

5. What do Henry and his wife spend all of their money on, as stated in the Chapter 1?
(a) Food.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which route is described as "an average residential neighborhood with nice weather, no dogs, and no human voices for hours"?

2. How does the author describe Matthew Battles's attire?

3. How much does Henry make a day at the racetrack?

4. What is the name of the regular carrier the woman annoys Henry by asking about in Chapter 1?

5. When Betty gets upset with Henry in Chapter 2, what does Henry remind Betty about?

(see the answer key)

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