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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 and Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section one, what item does the Filipino man guarding Bukowski's door have in his hand?
(a) Shotgun.
(b) Hammer.
(c) Axe.
(d) Knife.

2. As section three begins, what instrument does Bukowski sit down to play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Saxophone.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Fiddle.

3. Bukowski says in his foreword that Bryan is a type of crazy idealist and what?
(a) Idiot.
(b) Zealot.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Purist.

4. In what year did Bukowski write the foreword?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1993.

5. When Bukowski began writing for Bryan's newspaper, who was the author of the piece reviewed?
(a) William Faulkner.
(b) A.E. Hotchner.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the foreword, Bukowski says that the book contains selections from about _____ months worth of columns.

2. In section three, where does Bukowski initially believe that he is?

3. In his foreword, what does Bukowski say is the name of John Bryan's underground newspaper?

4. In the foreword, Bukowski mentions that Bryan's beard is what color?

5. When Neal is killed, which friend calls Bukowski to tell him?

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