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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 and Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section one, what item does the Filipino man guarding Bukowski's door have in his hand?
(a) Axe.
(b) Knife.
(c) Hammer.
(d) Shotgun.

2. In section three, where does Bukowski initially believe that he is?
(a) Pasadena.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) North Hollywood.

3. In section seven, what is the name of Bukowski's favorite fighter who was beaten by Balanos?
(a) Smith.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Brown.
(d) Jones.

4. After leaving New York at the end of section six, to which town does Bukowski go?
(a) Joplin.
(b) Denver.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Omaha.

5. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?
(a) Greyhound.
(b) Rich Desire.
(c) Quadrant.
(d) Off.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bukowski arrives in his room in the Village in New York, what item does he find in the room that he considers useless?

2. Which writer does Bukowski quote in section five as saying, "to have great poets we need great audiences?"

3. As section eight begins, how much money is Bukowski down?

4. In what Italian city does section five take place?

5. According to Bukowski, what percentage of the time is he correct about the results of the boxing matches at the Olympic?

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