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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francois think his neighbors are going to steal?

2. What does Friedman call Hank's film?

3. Friedman insists he has no ____________.

4. What wakes Hank after his visit to the hotel?

5. Who gives Hank both congratulations and insults at the bar in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jon and Francois's home.

2. What does Jon say he will do that threatens Friedman's lawyer?

3. How does Hank nearly lose work in Part 2?

4. Describe the Apes Haven.

5. Discuss the relevance Charles Manson has in Part 3 of "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski."

6. What does Hank want arranged for the film's public premiere?

7. Why are Tom Pell and Mark Austin important characters?

8. Why does Francine not attend the wrap party?

9. Describe Friedman's lawyer's wife.

10. Describe Hank and Sarah during the public premiere of the film.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss how Friedman is the primary antagonist of "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" and why.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the value that Hank places on the past and the insight the past can give about the future.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and describe how the text of "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" shows an examination of the writing process.

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