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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?
(a) Herald Free Press.
(b) L.A. Open Press.
(c) Herald-Examiner.
(d) L.A. Free Press.

2. While in jail for killing Bugsy, what does Bukowski learn was the result of the baseball game?
(a) Blues lost.
(b) Tied game.
(c) Blues won.
(d) He doesn't find out.

3. What year does Bukowski say it is at the beginning of section eight?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1972.

4. In section eighteen, Bukowski tells the story of trying to save a man who attempted suicide by what method?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Gas.
(d) Gun.

5. What is the name of the beautiful woman that Bugsy probably uses to distract J.C. while cutting off his wings?
(a) Helena.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Emily.

6. According to section twelve, revolution is all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Guts.
(b) Blood.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Madness.

7. As section eighteen ends, Bukowski is listening to music on his radio from what country?
(a) Britain.
(b) America.
(c) Hungary.
(d) Japan.

8. To which show tune do Freddie and his daughter dance in section eleven?
(a) Cabaret.
(b) Man of La Mancha.
(c) Chim Chim Cher- Ee.
(d) Hello Dolly.

9. What is the name of Bukowski's lady love in section seven?
(a) June.
(b) Julia.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Jane.

10. As Bukowski and his friend head to L's house, the friend comments that L owes how much in back taxes?
(a) 800 grand.
(b) 250 grand.
(c) 85 grand.
(d) 125 grand.

11. After vomiting several times, the narrator says he hears what on Sunset Blvd?
(a) Cars.
(b) Music.
(c) Drunks.
(d) Crickets.

12. What is the name of the little girl in the doctor's office in section seventeen?
(a) June.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Mary Ann.
(d) Jenny.

13. As section eleven opens, Freddie tells his boss he hasn't been to work because he's building what scientific device?
(a) Tesla coil.
(b) Kline bottle.
(c) Leyden jar.
(d) Generator.

14. At the end of section ten, Moss tells the woman he calls that he's been thinking about a dress she wore. What color was the dress?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

15. Bukowski closes section twelve by saying that he hopes it made you spill what sort of beverage?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Soda.
(c) Tea.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous author does Bukowski cite in section nine?

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

3. In section twelve, Bukowski says the boys in the parks are led by all BUT WHICH of the following poets?

4. What is the name of the police officer who turns Henry's body over at the end of section seventeen?

5. What is the name of Jack's wife in section fourteen?

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