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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7 and Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Bukowski's foreword, what are the chances that an accepted poem might be published?
(a) 10/90.
(b) 70/30.
(c) 50/50.
(d) 60/40.

3. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?
(a) Herald Free Press.
(b) Herald-Examiner.
(c) L.A. Free Press.
(d) L.A. Open Press.

4. In section six, Bukowski notes that all the so-called artists in the Village are wearing what type of hat?
(a) Baseball hats.
(b) Top hats.
(c) Berets.
(d) Cowboy hats.

5. According to Bukowski, what percentage of the time is he correct about the results of the boxing matches at the Olympic?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 50.
(d) 90.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When talking to Big Jack, Bukowski finally figures out that he is where?

3. When Bukowski leaves the apartment after the card game fight, to which city does he take a bus?

4. While in jail for killing Bugsy, what does Bukowski learn was the result of the baseball game?

5. In section three, how much money does Big Jack say Bukowski owes him?

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