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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of binge does Henry go on in the last part of the novel?
(a) A gambling binge.
(b) A smoking binge.
(c) A drug binge.
(d) A drinking binge.

2. Why does Fay always wear black?
(a) To protest her horrible job.
(b) To protest the war.
(c) It is slimming.
(d) Because her son died.

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

4. After Henry fills out papers in Chapter 4, what does he get?
(a) A new home.
(b) 90 days off.
(c) 10 days off.
(d) A new job.

5. What birthday is Henry just shy of when he resigns from the post office?
(a) 35.
(b) 50.
(c) 46.
(d) 60.

6. Where is Betty working when Henry sees her in Chapter 3?
(a) A loser's hotel.
(b) A fancy hotel.
(c) A fast-food restaurant.
(d) The post office.

7. What kind of signs suddenly appear at Henry's work in Chapter 5-6?
(a) No smoking.
(b) No food.
(c) Wanted posters.
(d) No drinks.

8. Who says that men at the post office should be judged on 10 trays or one night's work?
(a) G.G.
(b) Matthew Battles.
(c) Skinny Beaver.
(d) Henry.

9. When Henry first meets Mary Lou, what does he pretend?
(a) That they are strangers.
(b) That she is his ex-wife.
(c) That she is his girlfriend.
(d) That he is her husband.

10. Who does Henry ask to marry him in Chapters 5-6?
(a) Helen.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Mary Lou.
(d) The cafeteria girl.

11. Who was shocked to learn about Henry and Joyce's divorce?
(a) Gramps.
(b) Betty.
(c) Purple Stickpin.
(d) Harry.

12. In Chapter 3, who is the person the post office sends to check on Henry?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A super.
(d) A doctor.

13. How much was Henry's weight previous to Chapter 5-6?
(a) 195 pounds.
(b) 185 pounds.
(c) 223 pounds.
(d) 250 pounds.

14. What career does Henry want to pursue after the post office?
(a) A trapper.
(b) A painter.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A super.

15. How much money does Joyce keep in the divorce?
(a) They have no money.
(b) $500,000
(c) $1 million.
(d) $3 to $4 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry drink with dinner in Chapter 4?

2. What kinds of health tests does Henry take?

3. Who tries to attack Henry in Chapter 4?

4. What has happened to Betty's looks since Henry last saw her?

5. How much money does Henry risk on Blue Stocking?

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