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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry is almost attacked by the German shepherd in Chapter 1, where is the German shepherd trying to bite him?

2. What is the relationship like between Henry and The Stone?

3. Who does the accusation against G.G. involve?

4. Who convinces Henry Chinaski that anyone can be hired as a postal clerk during Christmas?

5. What is the Texan's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry's job on Route 539.

2. Why does the midget take Henry and drive him around town?

3. What does Jonstone do that causes Henry to file a report against him?

4. What happens when The Stone assigns all subs except Henry?

5. How does the author describe Joyce?

6. Who is Gramps Wally?

7. How does the author explain why Henry's own clothes are shabby?

8. What happens with Henry and the buffalo?

9. From whom and how does Matthew Battles steal, and whom does this disappoint?

10. What happens when Joyce wants to divorce Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationship of Betty and Henry to the brief marriage of Henry to Joyce.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways might Betty's funeral be scary to Henry? How were their lifestyles similar, and what might that mean for Henry's own funeral one day?

Essay Topic 3

How big of a role does Henry's desire to get away from Joyce play in his decision to go back to work for the postal service? Analyze what other factors prompt the decision.

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