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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. What did Hamper remember about his interview for the Mother Jones cover story?
(a) The interviewer nearly fell out of his chair laughing.
(b) He told only one off-color joke.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The cameramen laughed so hard that their cameras shook.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 10, why did Moore not want to move to San Francisco?
(a) He loved Flint.
(b) He hated California.
(c) He hated change.
(d) He was hesitant about the career move.

3. What was Glen's dream job?
(a) Painting apartments.
(b) Working at the GM factory.
(c) Owning his own restaurant.
(d) Being a rock'n'roll legend.

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

5. What was the rationale behind the "shopera" that Dave and Hamper composed?
(a) They wanted to inspire the next generation of blue collar workers.
(b) Shop-rats, rather than rock stars, should sing about the tough life.
(c) They deserved to be heard as much as anyone else.
(d) Shop-rats have artistic talents rather than mere job skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Howie do when he began touring the factory again?

2. What was Roy's plan for his job?

3. What happened when Hamper was called in to see the guidance counselor at school?

4. At work, what did Dan-O like to do?

5. Why did Hamper want to wear the Howie costume head?

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