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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 11 and Section 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which writer does Bukowski quote in section five as saying, "to have great poets we need great audiences?"
(a) Creeley.
(b) Ginsberg.
(c) Whitman.
(d) Lamantia.

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

3. Bukowski says in his foreword that Bryan is a type of crazy idealist and what?
(a) Idiot.
(b) Zealot.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Purist.

4. In section twelve, Bukowski says to avoid all BUT WHICH of the following authors?
(a) Camus.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Shaw.
(d) Faulkner.

5. In section seven, what is the name of Bukowski's favorite fighter who was beaten by Balanos?
(a) Brown.
(b) Jones.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to section twelve, revolution is all BUT WHICH of the following?

2. In the foreword, Bukowski mentions that Bryan's beard is what color?

3. What is the name of Big Jack's girlfriend in section three?

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

5. As section five opens, how old does Bukowski say Kerouac is?

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