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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 and Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When introducing readers to Kerouac, Bukowski mentions that his friend is from which part of New York?
(a) Bronx.
(b) Queens.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Manhattan.

2. In section ten, at whose apartment are the friends spending Saturday night?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Bird.
(c) Bukowski.
(d) Moss.

3. What is the name of Big Jack's girlfriend in section three?
(a) Shelly.
(b) June.
(c) Maggy.
(d) Tina.

4. During the fight in section two, Bukowski wishes that any BUT WHICH of the following would put a stop to it?
(a) Landlady.
(b) Friends.
(c) God.
(d) Police.

5. Who is knocking at the door when Bukowski wakes up after the card game fight?
(a) No one.
(b) Friends.
(c) Landlady.
(d) Police.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section seven, what is the name of Bukowski's favorite fighter who was beaten by Balanos?

2. In the letter Bukowski's ex-wife sends him, she says that he should attend poetry readings at which church?

3. When asked when he last saw his father, which of the following years does Neal say?

4. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?

5. As section four begins, where does Bukowski say that Neal C. died?

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