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

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

3. What does Hank decide he should write a screenplay about?

4. What is Victor Norman's occupation?

5. Who indicates only wanting Hank to write the screenplay?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Francine not attend the wrap party?

2. Describe where Pinchot takes Hank and Sarah in Part 2.

3. What differences does Hank see between his film and truth of the night scene with Jane?

4. What is "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" based on?

5. Who is Victor Norman?

6. What does Sarah consider after going to Apes Haven?

7. What does Hank fear in Part 3?

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

9. How does Firepower acquire the money to get on board with Hank's screenplay again?

10. Why does Hank struggle with writing his screenplay at the end of Part 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the importance of the sub-theme of the appearance of importance in "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski."

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Hank shows reality as an art form.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Jon's idea of home to Hank's idea of home.

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