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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 Butchner do?

2. Who tries to attack Henry in Chapter 4?

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

4. What happens to Henry's apartment after the racetrack moves?

5. Who invites Henry to The Stone's retirement party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Henry feels dizzy spells coming on?

3. What happens when Henry meets Hector?

4. Who is Marina Louise Chinaski?

5. How does the author describe Fay?

6. Who is Robby?

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

8. In Chapter 3, what happens when Henry returns to Betty to check on her a week and half later at the hotel?

9. Why does Henry receive a letter of warning from the post office?

10. What is Henry's dinner routine in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the end of Henry and Betty's relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the faults of Henry -- lack of ambition, addictions, etc. -- affect his work ethic.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 2, what does Joyce's puppy Picasso symbolize? Be sure to define symbolism.

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