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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?
(a) It's redundant and predictable like their work.
(b) It's the music they grew up with.
(c) It's the music their fathers always listened to.
(d) It's the only station their radio can pick up.

2. What happened when Hamper was called in to see the guidance counselor at school?
(a) The counselor could only recommend blue-collar jobs.
(b) Hamper hated all the job choices that the counselor presented.
(c) Hamper was too stoned to go.
(d) The counselor could not find a suitable job for him.

3. What did Hamper and Joanie name their baby daughter?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Sandra.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Sarah.

4. Why did the supervisors add another task to Hamper and Dale's job?
(a) They wanted to break up their system.
(b) They wanted to test the men's speed.
(c) They wanted to make an example of the men.
(d) They thought the men could handle another task.

5. When Hamper's dad left, what was the only information his family had?
(a) That he planned to be back before Christmas.
(b) That he took the last can of beer with him.
(c) That he was headed for Indiana.
(d) That he was somewhere in southern Florida with a bartender.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hamper, why did the nuns not care that he was a poor student?

2. Approximately how long was Hamper's father gone?

3. Who did Denny and Hamper listen to during their one elusively magical lunch break (pg 58)?

4. How did the assembly-line workers originally run their radio?

5. Why did Hamper and Mike come to hate their fathers?

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