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

2. Which of the friends says, in section ten, that some men just aren't any good with women and that he personally never has been?
(a) Bukowski.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Moss.
(d) Bird.

3. In section ten, at whose apartment are the friends spending Saturday night?
(a) Moss.
(b) Bird.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Bukowski.

4. In what Italian city does section five take place?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Naples.
(d) Venice.

5. When Neal is killed, which friend calls Bukowski to tell him?
(a) Bryan.
(b) Kerouac.
(c) Jason.
(d) Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bukowski leaves the apartment after the card game fight, to which city does he take a bus?

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

3. What is the name of Bukowski's lady love in section seven?

4. In section twelve, Bukowski says the boys in the parks are led by all BUT WHICH of the following poets?

5. In section eight, the official payoff of $5.40 means Bukowski will get $27.00 instead of what possible amount?

(see the answer key)

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