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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Concrete," who invites Chinaski to his house?
(a) A poet.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A painter.
(d) A hairstylist.

2. What is the name of one of Chinaski's friends in "Practice"?
(a) Eugene.
(b) Everette.
(c) Eric.
(d) Embry.

3. Where does "My Buddy" take place?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) New York.
(d) Dallas.

4. In "Hard Times," how many familiar men does Chinaski run into?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

5. Which of the following is the name of one of the women in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?
(a) Irene.
(b) Iris.
(c) Liz.
(d) Scarlett.

6. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.
(a) Animals.
(b) Cologne.
(c) French bread.
(d) Gasoline.

7. In "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?
(a) Hotels.
(b) Cafes.
(c) Bars.
(d) Bookstores.

8. Chinaski was told that the odds of a patient surviving a hospital for the poor are ______________.
(a) One hundred to one.
(b) Two to one.
(c) Ten to one.
(d) Fifty to one.

9. Which of the following describes the woman in "The Lady in the Castle"?
(a) She has big feet.
(b) She has big eyes.
(c) She has long hair.
(d) She has a large nose.

10. Which item is a better companion than any women Chinaski can imagine?
(a) Writng.
(b) Women.
(c) Typewriter.
(d) Cats.

11. What happens to all good poetry at the end of "Me and My Buddy"?
(a) It becomes more abundant.
(b) It is lost for a short while.
(c) It does not change.
(d) It disappears.

12. In which of the following poems does Chinaski not focus on the hidden horrors of life?
(a) "Not Listed."
(b) "The Blade."
(c) "The Boil."
(d) "The Lady in the Castle."

13. Chinaski concludes that he owes his life to whom?
(a) Australians.
(b) Europeans.
(c) Asians.
(d) Americans.

14. What animal does Chinaski watch with a friend in "Concrete"?
(a) Cats.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Sparrows.
(d) Fish.

15. During which event does "It's Funny, Isn't It? #1" take place?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) A school dance.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A concert.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "From an Old Dog in his Cups," what relationship is explored?

2. In "Hot," Bukowski claims that there is which of the following in everything around him?

3. Where does the pretty girl live in "Late Late Late Poem"?

4. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?

5. In "The Shrinking Island," what does Chinaski give up on since he is drunk?

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