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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time was required for an employee to secure his job at GM?
(a) Thirty days.
(b) Six months.
(c) Ninety days.
(d) Seven days.

2. Why did Hamper's parents fight?
(a) His mom was tired of working and raising kids.
(b) His dad was frequently absent.
(c) His dad drank a lot and became violent.
(d) His dad was frequently unfaithful to his mother.

3. What did Hamper think was Dan-O's most amusing prank?
(a) The suburban shuffle.
(b) The psychedelic porn kaleidoscope.
(c) The charging tarantula trap.
(d) The crucified wallet.

4. Why, primarily, did GM management not crack down on the employees' drinking during work?
(a) It was too much work to police every employee.
(b) Management did not realize the employees were drinking at work.
(c) Management drank as much at work as the shop-rats did.
(d) As long as production continued, they didn't care.

5. Oftentimes, when was a woman placed on the assembly line?
(a) When management had no one else to do the job.
(b) Whenever she wanted because there was no gender difference.
(c) When the previous two workers had been seen doubling up their tasks.
(d) When the work was easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Hamper work before being laid off for the first time?

2. What did Hamper do when people criticized him for drinking on the job?

3. Why did Hamper's dad often denounce African-Americans?

4. How many children did Hamper's parents have?

5. How much money did Hamper make painting apartments?

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