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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 298-313.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Shrinking Island," Chinaski's wife tells him not to step on_________.
(a) The cat.
(b) A spill.
(c) The rug.
(d) A creaky floor.

2. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?
(a) Faith.
(b) Age.
(c) Society.
(d) Hope.

3. What is the name of Chinaski's second friend in "Practice"?
(a) Iverson.
(b) Ingrid.
(c) Frank.
(d) Frederick.

4. In "The Crazy Truth," Chinaski recalled seeing a pedestrian verbally abuse a man in what color car?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

5. Chinaski assures the readers that even though he writes less about drinking and prostitutes, what is still intact?
(a) His anger.
(b) His agony.
(c) His depression.
(d) His faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sticks and Stones . . ." Chinaski responds to whom?

2. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?

3. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?

4. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?

5. Which poem is considered the strangest in the collection?

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