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You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. According to Chinaski, all rage and destructiveness is transformed into which of the following?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Driving.
(c) Writing.
(d) Yelling.

2. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?
(a) Regret.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Joy.

3. Saroyan flees from the United States to _________.
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Croatia.

4. What is the name of the thief who lives in a boarding house in "Bad Times at the 3rd and Vermont Hotel"?
(a) Dakota.
(b) Tenness.
(c) Alabam.
(d) Hondur.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

2. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?

3. What significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?

4. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?

5. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which poem expresses a counterpoint of an indulgent and listless life?

2. How is Chinaski portrayed in "Zero"?

3. Describe the overall tone and themes of the poems in Bukowski's book.

4. Describe the message Bukowski presents in "Darkness."

5. What metaphor does Chinaski use to symbolize modern America?

6. What is the poem "Shoes" about?

7. Describe the message of "For the Concerned."

8. How do many of the poems seem to serve as a defense of listlessness?

9. Describe the events of the poem "Stride."

10. How does Chinaski feel about Joe O'Brien, and how does he react to his death?

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