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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. Bukowski says in section eight that if he has any advice for anyone it's to take up what?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Painting.
(c) Racing.
(d) Writing.

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

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

4. How many track police attempt to subdue the angry crowd on the track in section eight?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In section six, Bukowski notes that all the so-called artists in the Village are wearing what type of hat?

3. In what Italian city does section five take place?

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

5. Bukowski says, during the final baseball game, that the Blues are behind 10 to 0 by which inning?

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