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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. When Bukowski finds himself outside Yankee Stadium in section six, which former Yankee player does he mention as his boyhood hero?
(a) Joe Dimaggio.
(b) Yogi Berra.
(c) Lou Gehrig.
(d) Babe Ruth.

2. According to Bukowski, what percentage of the time is he correct about the results of the boxing matches at the Olympic?
(a) 90.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

3. Bukowski closes section twelve by saying that he hopes it made you spill what sort of beverage?
(a) Soda.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Water.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In section seven, what nationality is the announcer at the Olympic?

2. Which writer does Bukowski quote in section five as saying, "to have great poets we need great audiences?"

3. To which show tune do Freddie and his daughter dance in section eleven?

4. As section eleven opens, Freddie tells his boss he hasn't been to work because he's building what scientific device?

5. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?

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