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

2. As section four begins, where does Bukowski say that Neal C. died?
(a) Graveyard.
(b) Railroad tracks.
(c) Local mall.
(d) Church parking lot.

3. At the end of section ten, Moss tells the woman he calls that he's been thinking about a dress she wore. What color was the dress?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

4. According to Bukowski's foreword, what are the chances that an accepted poem might be published?
(a) 70/30.
(b) 60/40.
(c) 50/50.
(d) 10/90.

5. During the fight in section two, Bukowski wishes that any BUT WHICH of the following would put a stop to it?
(a) Landlady.
(b) Police.
(c) Friends.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What famous author does Bukowski cite in section nine?

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

4. How many track police attempt to subdue the angry crowd on the track in section eight?

5. In response to the assassination, Bukowski says HE didn't murder all BUT WHICH of the following?

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