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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 make an example of the men.
(c) They wanted to test the men's speed.
(d) They wanted to break up their system.

2. Why did Hamper like spending time at Joanie's house?
(a) Her siblings were well-behaved.
(b) Her father was friendly and fair.
(c) She had no siblings.
(d) Her mother cooked great food.

3. While painting apartments, why did Hamper become friends with Glen?
(a) Glen often stopped by to say hi.
(b) Their wives had been friends for several months.
(c) They were in identical situations.
(d) Glen lived in the building.

4. As Hamper began high school, what was his only plan for his life?
(a) To drink and sleep with lots of girls.
(b) To become a sensational radio personality.
(c) To work at GM like his ancestors.
(d) Not to work at GM or become a drunkard.

5. In the summer and fall of 1977, how many hours a day did Hamper work?
(a) Nine.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

6. At the factory, when was the most popular time to drink?
(a) Any time the person was on the clock.
(b) While standing at the assembly line.
(c) Right before coming to work.
(d) During the lunch break.

7. At the end of Chapter Four, where was Hamper writing the book?
(a) In his girlfriend's living room.
(b) In a drafty shed.
(c) In his kitchen.
(d) In a bar.

8. What music did Hamper and his coworkers listen to at work?
(a) Top 40's.
(b) Country.
(c) Oldies.
(d) Classic rock.

9. How old was Hamper the first time he went to a car factory?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eighteen.

10. What motivated Hamper to make the honor roll during his freshmen year of high school?
(a) A desire not to disappoint his mother.
(b) A desire to get out of Flint.
(c) His dream of becoming an ambulance driver.
(d) An attraction to girls.

11. As told in Chapter Four, how much money did Hamper make while working at the factory?
(a) $9.82 an hour.
(b) $12.82 an hour.
(c) $15.33 an hour.
(d) $200 a shift.

12. According to Hamper, why did the nuns not care that he was a poor student?
(a) They were too old to care about much.
(b) They cared less about the children of factory workers.
(c) Their favorites were the obviously talented kids.
(d) They knew the school would produce many underachievers in exchange for a couple brilliant students.

13. What job did Dale hold during the first part of his day?
(a) Tax accountant.
(b) Pig farmer.
(c) Horse rancher.
(d) Traffic cop.

14. Why did GM not hire Hamper when he wanted to apply?
(a) They did not want to hire any more Hampers.
(b) He had to be twenty-one to work there.
(c) He did not have good job references.
(d) During the recession, the factory wasn't hiring.

15. During his sophomore year of high school, what did Hamper name his rather large collection of poems?
(a) "Thoughts of the Crocodile."
(b) "Intestines of a Balloon."
(c) "Under the Table."
(d) "Hammered After Four."

Short Answer Questions

1. How much sleep did Dale typically get in a night?

2. What racket did Louie have going at work?

3. How long was Hamper given to learn his job?

4. What was Hamper's first impression of the crew of men he was called in with the first day?

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

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