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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the plump girl mentioned in Chapter 5 make suggestions about?
(a) Postal routes.
(b) Throwing envelopes.
(c) Tardiness.
(d) Girlfriends.

2. What time in the morning does Henry usually sit waiting to see if he can work?
(a) 7 to 8 p.m.
(b) 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
(c) 3 to 5 a.m.
(d) 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

3. What does Fay have when she gives birth?
(a) Twin boys.
(b) A baby girl.
(c) A baby boy.
(d) Twin girls.

4. What does the women in Chapter 3 need an explanation of in 10 days?
(a) The lies on his application.
(b) His spotty work history.
(c) He previous discipline with the post office.
(d) His terrible record.

5. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Himself.
(c) Grandpa Wally.
(d) A drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the post office issue him when Henry is first hired?

2. Who is Marina?

3. How many years has Matthew Battles been a carrier?

4. What happens in Chapter 1 when another woman annoys Henry by asking where the regular man is?

5. What happens to Betty and Henry's relationship in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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