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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, chapters 1-2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why did Hamper's dad yell at him for his bad grades?
(a) Education was important to him.
(b) He wanted his wife to be proud of all their kids.
(c) He wanted his son to avoid the life of a factory worker.
(d) He cared about achieving more and looking better than the neighbors.
2. Why was Hamper expelled from his Catholic high school?
(a) He was caught rolling a joint in the library.
(b) He had sworn at his history teacher.
(c) He was caught trying to skip class.
(d) He refused to attend the daily mass.
3. What motivated Hamper to make the honor roll during his freshmen year of high school?
(a) A desire not to disappoint his mother.
(b) An attraction to girls.
(c) His dream of becoming an ambulance driver.
(d) A desire to get out of Flint.
4. What was the name of the new school that combined all local Catholic high schools?
(a) St. Michael High School.
(b) St. Agnes High School.
(c) Holy Redeemer High School.
(d) Luke Powers High School.
5. Why did Hamper make the honor roll his sophomore year of high school?
(a) He had plenty of time to study while babysitting his younger siblings.
(b) He decided he never wanted to work in a factory.
(c) He was still motivated from his freshman year.
(d) His father was intimidating him into getting good grades.
Short Answer Questions
1. Approximately how long was Hamper's father gone?
2. Why was Hamper's mom the primary breadwinner in the family?
3. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?
4. During his sophomore year of high school, what did Hamper name his rather large collection of poems?
5. Why did Hamper never beat his dad up when he was being lectured?
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