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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. What does the plump girl mentioned in Chapter 5 make suggestions about?

2. What kind of a worker is Fay?

3. Who does the statement "all geniuses are drunkards" refer to?

4. What career does Henry want to pursue after the post office?

5. Who tries to attack Henry in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry's living situation change when the track moves 100 miles south?

2. What do we learn about Henry's health in the beginning of Chapters 5-6?

3. What is in the Notice of Decision in Chapters 5-6?

4. What happens at Christmas in Chapter 3?

5. Explain how Henry sets fire to the post office.

6. Why does Henry get angry with Fay in Chapter 4?

7. Who is Marina Louise Chinaski?

8. Why does Henry get called into Skinny Beaver's office?

9. Why are water fountains ripped out of the post office?

10. Why does Henry go to the racetrack in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does sex play an major role in Chapter 3? What is Henry more addicted to, sex or alcohol?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think the author is trying to say about race relations in this book?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the way Henry takes advantage of other people with how Vi tries to take advantage of Henry. What are the differences/similarities in the way they treat their relationships?

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