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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. Why does the newspaper sack Henry?
(a) He is always late.
(b) He is abusive to staff.
(c) He drinks too much.
(d) To he is rude to customers.

2. What is the name of Laura's street?
(a) Bond St.
(b) Regents St.
(c) Alvarado St.
(d) Formby St.

3. What is the first job Chinaski applies for?
(a) Garbage collector.
(b) Postman.
(c) Delivery driver.
(d) Janitor.

4. What does Willie say he needs for his opera?
(a) A conducter.
(b) A soundman.
(c) A librettist.
(d) A singer.

5. What is the name of Henry's new landlady?
(a) Miss Opening.
(b) Mrs. Jackson.
(c) Miss Filby.
(d) Mrs. Downing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music does Henry listen to while his parents are away?

2. Where does Henry sleep the night?

3. Where does Henry travel to at the beginning of Chapter 23?

4. What does Henry vow to be in this section?

5. Where does Henry wake up the morning after the bar fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry Chinaski's character.

2. Why does Willie like Henry?

3. How does Henry anger his parents in the second section?

4. How does Henry meet Gertrude?

5. What is Henry's opinion of New York?

6. What does Carson Gentry make Henry understand about life in the fourth section?

7. What does Henry promise himself in the fourth section?

8. Why does Henry decide it is time to go back to Los Angeles?

9. What bet does Henry make in the opening chapter?

10. What is Henry's first job in New York?

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