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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. As section one opens, what friend is Bukowski sitting with?
(a) Sam.
(b) Elf.
(c) George.
(d) Wolfe.

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

3. In what Italian city does section five take place?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Milan.
(d) Naples.

4. In the foreword, Bukowski says that the book contains selections from about _____ months worth of columns.
(a) 14.
(b) 24.
(c) 3.
(d) 9.

5. As section five opens, how old does Bukowski say Kerouac is?
(a) 24.
(b) 45.
(c) 62.
(d) 37.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bukowski, what percentage of the time is he correct about the results of the boxing matches at the Olympic?

3. While sitting at the racetrack, Bukowski notes that the track doubled the parking fee to what amount?

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

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

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