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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. When asked when he last saw his father, which of the following years does Neal say?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1972.

2. The foreword says that while working for the underground newspaper was fun and dangerous, it didn't put margarine on the toast or what else?
(a) Provide much of a life.
(b) Feed the cat.
(c) Support a family.
(d) Pay the bills.

3. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?
(a) Quadrant.
(b) Off.
(c) Rich Desire.
(d) Greyhound.

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

5. What does the angel in section two say his name is?
(a) Jim Crow.
(b) Jimmy Crispin.
(c) Jack Crenshaw.
(d) Johnny Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section five Bukowski says he finds there are other things besides the mind, including all BUT WHICH of the following?

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

3. Bukowski says in his foreword that Bryan is a type of crazy idealist and what?

4. Toward the end of section four, the babysitter keeps comparing Bukowski to which famous writer?

5. Bukowski says in section eight that if he has any advice for anyone it's to take up what?

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