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Charles Bukowski

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Charles Bukowski
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1)

What does Henry pawn in this section? (from Chapters 23-30)

China.
Books.
Clothes.
Typewriters.
2)

Who does Christine end up going home with? (from Chapters 81-87)

Head Wrecker Joe.
Big Angel.
Big Johnson.
Jack Truck.
3)

What city does Henry travel to at the beginning of this section? (from Chapters 31-35)

Los Angeles.
San Francisco.
New York.
Chicago.
4)

Why does Henry say he wants a gorgeous wife? (from Chapters 23-30)

So he can feel satisfied.
So he can stay faithful.
So he can feel loved.
So he can cheat on her.
5)

What are Grace and Jerry drinking in the kitchen? (from Chapters 31-35)

Water.
Coke.
Whiskey.
Vodka.
6)

What excites Henry about Jan? (from Chapters 36-43)

Her energy.
Her meaness and hostility.
Her sense of fun.
Her intelligence.
7)

Who cries when Henry does not show up at the Christmas party? (from Chapters 81-87)

Janice.
Laura.
Anna.
Christine.
8)

What kind of drink does Henry start to take to work on Sundays? (from Chapters 81-87)

Vodka.
Beer.
Whiskey.
Sambuca.
9)

How does Henry describe Mr. Hansen? (from Chapters 36-43)

Baby-faced.
Long nosed.
Po-faced.
Red-faced.
10)

Where does Henry sleep for three or four days? (from Chapters 31-35)

A soup kitchen.
A friend's house.
A motel.
His parent's house.
11)

What does Henry say he discovers in the fabric of a pair of pants? (from Chapters 53-58)

A letter.
Money.
Ink.
Electricity.
12)

What is Henry caught stealing in this section? (from Chapters 36-43)

A cucumber.
A chocolate.
An eggplant.
A pear.
13)

What part of Willie's body is missing? (from Chapters 31-35)

His leg.
His arm.
His hair.
His eye.
14)

What is the first job Herman gives to Henry? (from Chapters 59-67)

Shining the brass rails.
Making coffee.
Cleaning the typewriters.
Cleaning the toilets.
15)

What kind of fight does Henry have with Hilda and Gertrude at the end of this section? (from Chapters 23-30)

A knife fight.
A pillow fight.
An apple fight.
A snowball fight.
16)

What does Henry tell Mrs. Adam his job is? (from Chapters 53-58)

A magazine writer.
An actor.
A doctor.
A novelist.
17)

What is Herman Barnes' role at The Times? (from Chapters 59-67)

Superintendent.
Junior reporter.
Editor.
Chief reporter.
18)

What test does Henry fail in this section? (from Chapters 44-52)

A psychological test.
A spelling test.
A breath test.
An IQ test.
19)

What is the name of the cafe where Henry goes for a drink? (from Chapters 68-80)

Lottie's.
Montie's.
Jack's.
Al's.
20)

What food does Henry say is center of the life at Hotel Sans? (from Chapters 81-87)

Caviar.
Lobster.
Smoked salmon.
Crab.
21)

Who does Alabam like to attack when he is drunk? (from Chapters 36-43)

George.
Carmen.
Hector.
Henry.
22)

Where does Jan drive Henry to? (from Chapters 44-52)

The Greyhound station.
The police station.
The fire station.
The train station.
23)

What does Henry like to bet on? (from Chapters 36-43)

Football.
Greyhounds.
The horses.
Baseball.
24)

Where does Henry see a job ad? (from Chapters 53-58)

A restaurant.
A cafe.
A clothing store.
A hotel.
25)

What does Henry smoke with Carson Gentry? (from Chapters 23-30)

Cigars.
Pipe tobacco.
Cagarettes.
Opium.
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