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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Henry is on Route 539, how late is he because of the German Shepherd attack?
(a) 1 hour, 40 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) He never goes back.
(d) 2 hours.

2. Who is "The Stone"?
(a) The superintendent at West Avon station.
(b) A resident on his postal route.
(c) The man who works in the west garage.
(d) The superintendent at Oakford station.

3. What does Henry Chinaski think of the job when he is hired as a postal clerk temp in the very beginning of the book?
(a) Easy.
(b) Hard.
(c) Challenging.
(d) Too simple.

4. What does Betty want when she sees Henry in Chapter 3?
(a) For him to stay away from her.
(b) To get back together.
(c) His dog.
(d) His money.

5. What does Betty get in exchange for the work that she does in Chapter 3?
(a) A room at the hotel.
(b) Cash.
(c) Food.
(d) A paycheck.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does the racetrack go for Henry?

2. Whose hometown is picked by experts as the least likely to be hit with an atomic bomb?

3. How does G.G. summon people to give out his special treats?

4. Who was shocked to learn about Henry and Joyce's divorce?

5. What happens to Battles in Chapter 1 that depresses a supervisor?

(see the answer key)

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