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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 section five Bukowski says he finds there are other things besides the mind, including all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Pepper shakers.
(b) Palm trees.
(c) Grass.
(d) Insects.

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

3. In section eight, the official payoff of $5.40 means Bukowski will get $27.00 instead of what possible amount?
(a) $30.00.
(b) $39.00.
(c) $50.00.
(d) $45.00.

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) 250 grand.
(c) 50 grand.
(d) 100 grand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bukowski arrives in his room in the Village in New York, what item does he find in the room that he considers useless?

2. As section eight begins, how much money is Bukowski down?

3. Toward the end of section three, Bukowski gets a letter from his ex-wife. Where does she live?

4. After leaving New York at the end of section six, to which town does Bukowski go?

5. What is the name of the horse that punches through the angry crowd at the racetrack?

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