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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 famous holiday newspaper cover did Bryan have a problem with when he was fired?
(a) Rosh Hashanah.
(b) New Year.
(c) Ramadan.
(d) Christmas.

2. What does the angel in section two say his name is?
(a) Johnny Cross.
(b) Jimmy Crispin.
(c) Jack Crenshaw.
(d) Jim Crow.

3. 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.

4. During section nine Bukowski gives a quote from Reagan. What political office does he say Reagan holds at this time?
(a) Governor.
(b) None.
(c) President.
(d) Senator.

5. When talking to Big Jack, Bukowski finally figures out that he is where?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) North Hollywood.
(d) Pasadena.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?

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

3. While sitting at the racetrack, Bukowski notes that the track doubled the parking fee to what amount?

4. As section eight begins, how much money is Bukowski down?

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

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