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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 - Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a greater illusion than what is seen on the screen in Hollywood?
(a) Pleasing everyone.
(b) Maintaining control.
(c) Becoming rich.
(d) Having control.

2. What theme does "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" explore?
(a) The nature and craft of writing.
(b) Relationships of film to stage.
(c) How to become wealthy quickly.
(d) Relationships of love.

3. What does Francois Racine do for a living?
(a) He's a French writer.
(b) He's a French musician.
(c) He's a French actor.
(d) He's a French producer.

4. Which of the following does "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" not satirize about Hollywood?
(a) Excess.
(b) Attitude's.
(c) Sefl obsession.
(d) Women.

5. What does the novel contemplate or examine in Part 2?
(a) The creative process.
(b) The selling process.
(c) The writing process.
(d) The buying process.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Hank he should apologize for his rude behavior in Part 2?

2. Who tells Hank a crude joke?

3. Who calls Hank at the beginning of the novel?

4. "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" is a memoir of _____________.

5. Who is considered to be a genius French filmmaker?

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