Get Postal: U.S. Postal Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sale of stamps and services.

The post office became self-regulating after the postal strike of 1970, resulting in the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. After that, tax dollars were no longer used to fund the agency.

Answer: The Postal Regulatory Commission

The Postal Regulatory Commission decides pricing based on two criteria: products that it has a monopoly on, such as stamps and other first class postage charges, and another on products a customer could buy anywhere, such as boxes to mail things in and wrapping.

Answer: The letter carrier is not wearing a wristwatch.

If your letter carrier arrives later than expected, it could be because of a variety of reasons. In all post offices, factors such as mail volume, weather, and exceptional circumstances such as dog bites could contribute to a carrier's street time.

Answer: Gender

Remember to fill out the Change Of Address form (COA) completely. This includes correctly spelled name, complete old and new addresses, and all sections filled in properly. This will prevent delays in forwarding.

Answer: One year

Your change of address will expire in one year for first class mail such as letters and two months for magazines. There is no forwarding for lower-classed packages unless they have an endorsement such as "Forwarding Service Requested". You can opt for the permanent or temporary changes of address, so be sure to mark your choice on the form.

Answer: Late arriving mail was brought out before by another postal worker.

Often times a post office will receive mail late because of third party companies. This is usually but not exclusive to packages. First class letters or mail requiring a signature---such as Express mail---frequently arrives after the carrier has left the building.

Answer: The carrier is the victim of a practical joke. Somebody put glue on the seat.

Sure. You might have just caught a letter carrier slacking off. But that's very unlikely if it's an extended period of time because they watch us from satellite. Thirty-minute lunches and two ten-minute breaks are authorized and supported in the union contract. Also, vehicle breakdowns are common...especially since some of our vehicles are older than you.

Answer: You can do any of the things listed here.

The USPS has pretty much abandoned the idea of letter carriers carrying additional forms because, in their view, it slows the carrier down. Some carriers still do carry them. But since going onto USPS.com will let you do just about anything you want to get done, forms have become less important. Understand: your letter carrier has less control over things than they used to. That includes the availability of forms.

However, if you ask your letter carrier to bring you forms, he/she will do so graciously.

Answer: Take your letter to the post office, or put it into a mailbox located at the post office.

Giving your outgoing letter to your mail person seems like a good idea, but even your letter carrier never knows when he or she will get back to the office in the evening. It could be after the final truck has left. Most mailboxes have a listed pickup time on the inside lid, but those boxes are generally picked up much later than listed, and many of them aren't emptied on Saturdays. Dropping your letter off at the post office---even putting it inside the boxes located there---ensures that it will be sent out at the earliest possible time. Blue boxes at post offices are routinely emptied several times a day...even late.

Answer: Keep the dog secured indoors or on a strong, sturdy leash in a fenced yard.

All dogs will bite under the optimum circumstances...even yours. Some leashes and leash posts aren't reliable, especially with larger dogs. Also, the letter carrier could be running late, or could have come by earlier than usual. Enjoy and love your pets, but remember: having a dog is like having a driver's license. It's a responsibility, not a right.