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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. What college did Henry attend?
(a) Princeton.
(b) San Francisco City College.
(c) Yale.
(d) Los Angeles City College.

2. What kind of music does Henry listen to while his parents are away?
(a) Cabaret music.
(b) Film music.
(c) Symphony music.
(d) Rock music.

3. What material is Chinaski's suitcase made from?
(a) Cardboard.
(b) Elastic.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Steel.

4. What does Henry fetch for someone at the bar?
(a) A chocolate.
(b) A pizza.
(c) A pastry.
(d) A sandwich.

5. What does the bartender offer Henry as long as he is working?
(a) Choice of music.
(b) Free drinks.
(c) Free bar snacks.
(d) Choice of women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hat does Willie wear while driving his car?

2. Where does Henry promise to take Gertrude?

3. What city does Chinaski arrive in at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Henry buy for $35?

5. What state does Henry travel to after New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Henry's job in the ladies dress shop.

2. Summarize the second section.

3. How does Henry meet Gertrude?

4. How does a relationship develop between Henry and Gertrude?

5. Describe Willie Oxnard's house?

6. How does Henry meet Laura?

7. How does Willie's death affect the girls?

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

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

10. What is Willie's relationship with the three girls?

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