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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Henry describe as insects?
(a) The street performers.
(b) The beggars.
(c) The street prostitutes.
(d) People in the subway.

2. Where does Henry go with Tim?
(a) A house party.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A bar.
(d) A brothel.

3. What does Hilda do when Getrude introduces Henry to her?
(a) Faints.
(b) Blushes.
(c) Giggles.
(d) Screams.

4. What kind of music does Henry listen to while his parents are away?
(a) Symphony music.
(b) Film music.
(c) Cabaret music.
(d) Rock music.

5. Who is Willie's main girl?
(a) Polly.
(b) Janice.
(c) Laura.
(d) Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the metal instrument look like that the two old guys hand Henry?

2. What color hair does the woman sitting next to Henry at the bar have?

3. How does Henry describe Gertrude's nose?

4. What state does Henry travel to after New Orleans?

5. Where does the blond woman take Henry to after the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry's first two days in New York.

2. What does Henry do while his parents are away?

3. How does Henry lose his job at the dog biscuit factory?

4. How does Willie's death affect the girls?

5. Describe Henry Chinaski's character.

6. How does Willie die in the fifth section?

7. What is Willie's relationship with the three girls?

8. Describe Willie Oxnard's house?

9. Describe Henry's job in the ladies dress shop.

10. Why does Henry decide it is time to go back to Los Angeles?

(see the answer keys)

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