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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. In what year did Bukowski write the foreword?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1976.

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

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

4. In the letter Bukowski's ex-wife sends him, she says that he should attend poetry readings at which church?
(a) Methodist Church.
(b) Baptist Church.
(c) Unitarian Church.
(d) Evangelical Church.

5. What is the name of Bukowski's lady love in section seven?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Jane.
(c) Julia.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. When introducing readers to Kerouac, Bukowski mentions that his friend is from which part of New York?

2. When asked when he last saw his father, which of the following years does Neal say?

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

4. In section twelve, Bukowski says to avoid all BUT WHICH of the following authors?

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

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