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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. What section of the hospital has Bukowski just left in "The Beginner?"
(a) Charity Ward.
(b) Rehabilitation.
(c) Surgical.
(d) Intensive Care.

2. What language is expressly forbidden around Hitler-as-the-President in "Swastika?"
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

3. In the bar, what is the occupation of the man that is "sort of" the prostitute's husband?
(a) Bouncer.
(b) Musical entertainment.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Owner.

4. According to Bukowski, what is Jeff's likely fate by the end of the story?
(a) Living with a rich woman.
(b) Dead.
(c) Imprisoned.
(d) Homeless.

5. What is Bukowski's alias in "A Lovely Love Affair?"
(a) Alan Smithee.
(b) Michael Stones.
(c) Charlie Serkin.
(d) Terrence Huxley.

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom does Bukowski speak when he is with Wendy?

2. What does Blanchard tell the cops that results in the two officers reacting with violence?

3. What causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"

4. According to the U.S. State Department, what protects American citizens?

5. After he is no longer in contact with Tito and Baby, what does Bukowski claim to appreciate from their encounter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Henry Mason's opinions about artists?

2. What happens when Bukowski decides to not correct the visitors' assumption that he himself is Andre?

3. Why does Marie take in Charlie in "A Lovely Love Affair?"

4. What are the logistics of Harry's plan to recover the gold from the artillery range?

5. What happens off of the coast of Spain in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"

6. Describe Martin Blanchard.

7. Describe Tito and Baby.

8. What is significant about the prostitute's brother in "Trouble with a Battery?"

9. What does Charlie leave Marie?

10. What leads up to Bukowski never seeing Jeff again in "A Drinking Partner?"

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