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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. When talking to Big Jack, Bukowski finally figures out that he is where?
(a) Pasadena.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) North Hollywood.

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

3. Toward the end of section four, the babysitter keeps comparing Bukowski to which famous writer?
(a) Ginsberg.
(b) Steinbeck.
(c) Kerouac.
(d) Hemingway.

4. How much money does Bukowski lose after the angel loses his wings and is unable to play the final game?
(a) 400 grand.
(b) 100 grand.
(c) 250 grand.
(d) 50 grand.

5. What is the name of the beautiful woman that Bugsy probably uses to distract J.C. while cutting off his wings?
(a) Emily.
(b) Helena.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Caroline.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?

2. From which publication does Bukowski mention that Bryan was fired?

3. The baseball-playing angel in section two does interviews with all BUT WHICH of the following magazines?

4. Which famous holiday newspaper cover did Bryan have a problem with when he was fired?

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

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