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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 9-10, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hamper think that Moore's car would be destroyed at the GM factory?
(a) The factory workers were eager for a fight.
(b) White collar professionals were not treated kindly at the factory.
(c) Moore drove a Honda.
(d) Moore drove a Chevy.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Four, when Hamper and Bob-A-Lou went to the "State of the Factory" address, what were they given?
(a) Certificates of appreciation.
(b) Pretzels and cold soda.
(c) Chips and beer.
(d) Jelly doughnuts.

3. Why did Hamper take a long time learning his job on the Rivet Line?
(a) He was lazy and did not want to learn it.
(b) He was hoping to be transferred somewhere else.
(c) His coworker didn't know how to train him very well.
(d) It was a difficult job.

4. What did Hamper call his "real attraction to David Steel" (pg 98)?
(a) Both men loved classic rock.
(b) Dave was more cynical and gloomy than he was.
(c) Both men felt they were destined to be shoprats.
(d) Dave was always cracking jokes.

5. What distracted Hamper most from the breakdowns?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Talking with his girlfriend.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Drinking alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first person to call Hamper after The Wall Street Journal article was printed?

2. Why does Hamper want to avoid his grandfather at the family reunion?

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

4. According to Hamper's theory, why did the shop-rats listen to that kind of music?

5. What was the compromise that allowed Alex into the factory?

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